If you've been thinking that it's just too hard to buy a house or that you are too young well think again. Today was an awesome closing day for these two. They signed all the papers and got the keys to their very ownhome. Once again I am blown away by two brilliant young people that disciplined themselves to do all that they needed to do, and today their hard work paid off. Their networth just made a huge jump because they now own their home! It was such a joy to help them through the process and I am so proud of their accomplisment. What a way to close out the year. We had a couple of extra bonus puppies running around the office that also worked out great as photo props. Cheers to my buyer clients for a super happy, healthy and safe 2024!

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Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago.

However, experts say the market is totally different today. For example, Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, tweeted just last week on this issue:

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For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s a graph showing the monthly new listings going back to January of last year. The green bars indicate the first gains since June.

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One possible reason some people are surprised by closing costs may be because they don’t know what they are or what they cover. According to U.S. News and World Report:

“Closing costs encompass a variety of expenses above your property's purchase price. They include things like lender fees, title insurance, government processing fees, upfront tax payments and homeowners insurance.”

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“For first-time home buyers, 29 percent said saving for a downpayment [sic] was the most difficult step in the process.”

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If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during a period of high inflation, prices rise across the board. And while home prices aren’t immune from this increase, here’s why inflation shouldn’t stop you from buying a home in 2022.

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As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?

If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set your goal based on a common misconception. Freddie Mac says:

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