In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Aloha, Lance Owens (RS) with LUVA Real Estate , bringing you the latest in Real Estate News! In a new realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps that first-time homebuyers can take to help carry their excitement of buying a home throughout the whole process. 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before You Start Your Search One way to show you are serious about buying your dream … (1 comments)
first time home buyers: Is The Sun About To Set On Low Interest Rates?
- 01/26/16 04:15 AM
Posted on January 26, 2016 - 07:47 AM by Lance Owens According to the Big Four, Where Are The Interest Rates Headed This Year? Tuesday January 26th, 2016 For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
With interest rates still below 4%, many buyers may be on the fence as to whether to act now and purchase a new home, or wait until next year. If you look at what the four major reporting agencies are predicting for 2016, it may make the decision for you. The chart below averages the predictions by quarter. FYI, hope you enjoyed last nights sunset (above) I just … (0 comments)
first time home buyers: Are You Wondering What It Takes To Buy Your First Home?
- 01/19/16 12:56 AM
Are You Wondering What It Takes To Buy Your First Home? Tuesday January 19th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family. Others may think they are too young. And still others might think their current income would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage.
We want to share what the typical first time homebuyer actually looks like based … (2 comments)
first time home buyers: Are You Seriously Still Paying Your Landlords Mortgage?
- 07/24/15 06:49 AM
Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage! July 24, 2015 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, USDA Loans, Renting VS Buying Aloha, Lance Owens (RS) , Kimi Nagatoshi (RS) , your KonaHomeTeam, bringing you the latest in Real Estate News. There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage - either your mortgage or your landlord’s.
As The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University explains: “Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not … (0 comments)
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