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First-time Home Buyer's Financial Tips

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What steps do you take to protect your first home investment? Once you collect your new house keys, your budgeting and financial planning don't stop once you've found and purchased the property. As you have been doing so much work, the process should go smoothly. Obtaining a mortgage requires determining your income, saving funds, and applying for a home loan. The process can be stressful and painful. free and clear found that 75% of people compared mortgage acquisition to a dentist visit or physical examination. You can continue to build a solid foundation for your future by following these steps to secure this pivotal point in your financial life. Budget Review After just going through the home buying process, it can seem daunting to consider developing a financial plan for the new homeowner. However, it is an important step. The cost of owning a home should be fully covered in your budget when you sit down and work out a budget. In addition to your mortgage payments, you may

In What Ways are Millennials Changing the Housing Market?

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There is a considerable income gap among millennials. Most of the millennials who own homes today are wealthy, college-educated individuals with excellent credit who were able to pay off or avoid student loan debt. But black millennials have 52% less wealth than their parents' generation at their age, and millennials without a college degree have 19% less wealth. Because of income inequality, those who are able to buy a home do so, while a large portion of the workforce continues to rent, further exacerbating income inequality. The number of companies investing in starter homes is increasing. As a result, millennials now make more money on their first homes than their parents and grandparents. With their technology-savvy approach to home buying, millennials have transformed the industry significantly. House-hunting with a Technological Focus Technology plays a central role in home buying for the millennial generation, and this demographic is devoted to their devices. NAR estimates

What is the best time to buy a house?

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You might have wondered whether the time of the year/season matters when purchasing a home. To give you a short answer: both yes and no. Generally, factors such as inventory (the number of available homes) and purchase price are affected by the season. There is a lot of inventory during spring, but the competition between buyers can cause the price to rise. While winter may see home prices lower than in other seasons, inventory is usually limited, and moving in may be a challenge depending on the weather.  It isn't always the best time to purchase a home when inventory is at its peak or prices are at their lowest. Those factors are important, but your personal preferences and the broader market conditions are also important to consider. In this post, we will examine how the season affects home buying which will help you determine the best time of year to purchase a home.  Spring Spring is when the real estate market is in full bloom. Due to the pleasant, warm weather and it being t