What Is "Demure and Mindful" to Real Estate? Let's Look at First-time Buyers

No one likes jumping on a social media bandwagon more than NAR Research. So, by way of a recent meme, let's go! Looking at the data, let's focus on first-time buyers. First-time buyers have to be "demure and mindful" in many ways. Finances Housing affordability is a struggle, with current high

From Savings to Student Loans: The Financial Realities of Single Female Home Buyers

This past March, celebrating Women’s History Month, we published a blog post exploring the triumphs and challenges of female homeownership. Women of color often face systemic barriers, like limited access to good education, job opportunities, and affordable housing, that are rooted in both histori

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 15, 2024

Facts: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac remained essentially flat at 6.49% this week compared to 6.47% last week. At 6.49%, with 20% down, a monthly mortgage payment on a home with a price of $400,000 is $2,021. With 10% down, the typical payment would be $2,273. Positive: Despit