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1. April 19, 2024Buyers Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home? [PREVIEW]Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home? [PREVIEW] On the April 20th Video Podcast of “RealEstatewithMrG”, we will discuss, Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home? Topics Include: Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Wages, and MUCH,…
2. April 19, 2024Buyers · Graphic Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home? [Video] Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home.This video shows times are changing. #HomePrices #MortgageRates #HousingInventory…
3. April 19, 2024Buyers Myths About the 2024 Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
4. April 18, 2024Buyers Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more…
5. April 17, 2024Buyers Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the…
6. April 16, 2024Buyers Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing…
7. April 15, 2024Buyers Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a HomeHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved, from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As…
8. April 11, 2024Buyers Topic Questions for the 4/13/24 Video Podcast of “RealEstateWithMrG”.Debbie from Atlanta wants to know if she needs an agent to purchase a home if she has to pay her agent’s commission.
9. April 11, 2024Buyers The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home [PREVIEW]On the next video podcast of “Real Estate with Mr. G”, we will discuss, The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home. Topics include: Industry Experience, Local Knowledge, Negotiation, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE! An episode…
10. April 11, 2024Buyers Builders Are Building Smaller HomesThere’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on…
11. April 10, 2024Buyers Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right…
12. April 9, 2024Buyers The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a HomeYou may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know, …
13. April 8, 2024Buyers Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership PlansIf you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible you could still…
14. April 3, 2024Buyers Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This SpringBuying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having a hard time finding…
15. March 28, 2024Buyers Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the…
16. March 27, 2024Homeownership Single Women Are Embracing HomeownershipIn today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single…
17. March 26, 2024Buyers What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their…
18. March 25, 2024Buyers What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing CostsBefore making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful…
19. March 21, 2024Buyers What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s…
20. March 20, 2024Buyers Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae…
21. March 18, 2024Buyers 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a HomeAre you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low, and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak…
22. March 12, 2024Buyers President Biden’s Proposed Legislation for HomebuyersDiscover how President Biden’s proposed legislation aims to make homeownership more accessible. Learn about the one-year tax credit for thousands of households selling their starter homes, below median prices, and the crackdown on…
23. March 12, 2024Buyers What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make…
24. March 4, 2024Buyers What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a HomeIf you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more.…
25. February 26, 2024Buyers The Truth About Down PaymentsIf you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well,…
26. February 12, 2024Buyers What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching…
27. February 9, 2024Buyers Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
28. February 7, 2024Buyers Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This YearOn the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024. What Pre-Approval Is As part of the…
29. February 6, 2024Buyers Houses Are Still Selling FastHave you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than…
30. January 27, 2024Buyers VIDEO PODCAST 1/27 at 7 PMAre More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down? On the January 27, 2024 Video Podcast of Real Estate with Mr. G, we will “Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home”. Topics include Rate Lock-In Effect, Home…