• The Big Game Kicks Off the Spring Homebuying Season,Bonnie Mullinax

    The Big Game Kicks Off the Spring Homebuying Season

    On February 12th, while sports fans will be rooting for their favorite team to win, savvy homebuyers and sellers should use this occasion to get ahead of the spring homebuying season. Spring might seem far away, but potential buyers and sellers tend to start getting ready now. With just a few simple

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  • 5 Ways to Buy a Home When Prices Are High,Bonnie Mullinax

    5 Ways to Buy a Home When Prices Are High

    High mortgage rates—currently over 6.42% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage—paired with hefty listing prices are quickly making buying a new home unaffordable for many. While high prices and high mortgage rates affect all potential homebuyers, those entering the market for the first time are finding

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  • Never Leave Money on the Table: Get a Lower Mortgage Rate,Bonnie Mullinax

    Never Leave Money on the Table: Get a Lower Mortgage Rate

    As of mid-January 2023, the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.33%. Though the rate has dropped since its peak of 7.08% in October 2022, it currently remains at a 14-year high. What factors affect mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are high right now due to a combination of factors including an

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