First Time Home Buyers
VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership
For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase their own homes. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. The greater San Antonio area is home to some of the top military facilities in the…
Read More3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends…
Read MoreTips For First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your search radius. Your first home is out there.…
Read MoreFour Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking for ways to combat today’s…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership
Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home…
Read MoreBuyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
If you’re considering buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over the asking price to consider your offer may be coming to a close.…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
When buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know that you’re not expected to have all the answers. Many trusted professionals can help you understand your finances and what you’ll need to budget for throughout the…
Read More3 Tips for Buying a Home Today
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. And yes, this includes right here in San…
Read MoreOptions for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and determine your true needs. If you’re having trouble finding your first home, let’s connect to explore…
Read MoreWith San Antonio Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. San Antonio is sitting at around a 7% increase in rents. “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the…
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