Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

by Rasheed Joseph | Oct 31, 2019 | Buyers, Real Estate Market

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be!  In...

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

by Rasheed Joseph | Oct 30, 2019 | Buying a Home, Housing Market Updates

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability...

Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

by Rasheed Joseph | Oct 29, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates

Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be...

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

by Rasheed Joseph | Oct 28, 2019 | Buyers, Buying a Home, Housing Market Updates

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will...

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Rasheed Joseph | Oct 25, 2019 | Buyers, Buying a Home

Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process: 71% of...