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Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentivesContinue reading “Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search”

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable

Some Highlights Free Buyer Guide Free Seller Guide 45 Easy Ways to Sell Your Home Faster Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766RobinMcCoyRealty.com | 214.226.3770 | RobinMcCoy@kw.com

Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter and homeowners have historicallyContinue reading “Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today”

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here are some things you should know about VA loans before you start the homebuying process. WhatContinue reading “VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership”

Make Sure Your Home Is Ready for Winter

If you do not live in a warm, tropical climate, the fall months are the best time to get your home ready for freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and icy conditions that lie ahead in the wintertime. Without the proper care and adherence to a maintenance routine, your living space and appliances are prone to damage thatContinue reading “Make Sure Your Home Is Ready for Winter”

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your bestContinue reading “What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?”

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how they’re breaking into the market: “. . . younger generationsContinue reading “Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be”

Homeownership Wins Over Time

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. HereContinue reading “Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today”

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue to value homeownership. The Financial BenefitsContinue reading “The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream”