Keys to successfully purchasing home during winter season

Keys to successfully purchasing home during winter season

In today’s market, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dream of homeownership, not even the bitter cold of winter. While winter isn’t the traditional home-selling season, there are still some things buyers should keep in mind as they kickstart their real...
Mortgage activity picks up steam in September

Mortgage activity picks up steam in September

Labor Day was a productive time in the real estate market. After a small slump the weeks before, the volume of first mortgage applications during Labor Day week shot up by nearly 5%. The positive news is just one sign of a healthy real estate market and added housing...
Homeownership among first-time buyers grows

Homeownership among first-time buyers grows

Applications for first-time homebuyers are on the rise, according to a new real estate market report. The Mortgage Bankers Association released statistics covering the last few weeks and found that the volume of mortgage applications fell slightly overall, driven by a...