Entries by Brian Bemo

The Truth About Down Payments

Keep in mind that you don’t always need a 20% down payment to buy a home. If you’re looking to make a move this year, let’s connect to start the conversation about your homebuying goals.

Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes.
They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less maintenance.
Looking at condos and townhomes can make it easier to find and buy a home. When you’re ready, let’s connect.

Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual. That’s good news if you want to buy a home because it means affordability is getting better.

3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in October. But there’s more to being able to afford a home than just mortgage rates. To […]

November 2023 Market Update

Note: Data below from November, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales grew in November, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales climbed in the Midwest and South but receded in the Northeast and […]

Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you need to know what’s expected with home prices and mortgage rates. While no one can say for certain where they’ll go, making sure you have the latest information can help you make an informed decision. Let’s connect so you can stay up to date on what’s happening and why this is such good news for you.