The day is finally here. You’ve worked hard for your family, cutting back where you can, scrimping and saving to hold on to the nest egg dedicated to buying a home. After a year or two of searching online for the perfect house, and spending Saturday afternoons wandering through open houses that leave you feeling FOMO and frustrated at the same time, you’re ready.
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Homebuying Process
Deciding between a new home or an older, pre-owned home isn't the easiest choice. Both have the capacity to fulfill your dreams and meet your needs – but which is truly right for you in the long term? Here are some pros and cons to help guide you.
Is now the time?
You know the story: Cheerios are scattered on the kitchen counter, shoes are piled in the entryway, and fall activities (is it your turn to bring snacks for the soccer team?) are in full swing. Amid the happy chaos of back-to-school season, many parents wonder if their current home is meeting their busy family's needs—and if now is the right time to move.
Even experienced homeowners can find themselves feeling new homeowner anxiety, regretting their new home purchase—sometimes even before moving in. It’s called homebuyer’s remorse, and here’s how you can avoid it.
As home prices stabilize and mortgage rates drop, today’s real estate market offers great opportunities for homebuyers. According to Real Estate News, more homebuyers are opting for new builds: With an ongoing shortage of previously owned houses (and inventory expected to tighten in the coming months), buyers are searching for homes that are not only available and move-in ready, but designed for modern family life.
