You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

Loan programs, DPA, seller concessions reduce upfront costs. Alex Mysinek explains your real down payment options. ...more

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September 15, 20262 min read

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Lower rates bring more buyers and higher prices. Alex Mysinek explains why timing beats rate chasing now. ...more

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September 15, 20262 min read

Adjustable Rate Mortgages Are Not What They Were in 2008 and Here Is What Buyers Should Know Now

Adjustable Rate Mortgages Are Not What They Were in 2008 and Here Is What Buyers Should Know Now

Fixed periods, clear guidelines, stricter qualifying. Alex Mysinek explains when an ARM actually makes sense. ...more

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September 15, 20263 min read

Buyers Are Getting Negotiating Power Back and Here Is How to Use It Before the Window Closes

Buyers Are Getting Negotiating Power Back and Here Is How to Use It Before the Window Closes

Longer days on market, price cuts, concessions available. Alex Mysinek explains how to structure offers now. ...more

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September 15, 20263 min read

Most Economists Are Not Expecting a 2008 Housing Crash and Here Is What Buyers Should Know Instead

Most Economists Are Not Expecting a 2008 Housing Crash and Here Is What Buyers Should Know Instead

Strong equity, low foreclosures, no crash expected. Alex Mysinek explains why waiting may cost you more. ...more

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August 26, 20263 min read

Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Finally Coming Down and What to Do About It Now

Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Finally Coming Down and What to Do About It Now

Middle East tensions push oil and rates higher. Alex Mysinek explains why your estimate may have changed. ...more

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August 07, 20262 min read

More Homes Are Hitting the Market and Buyers Have More Leverage Than They Have Had in Years

More Homes Are Hitting the Market and Buyers Have More Leverage Than They Have Had in Years

Rising inventory, price cuts, seller concessions available. Alex Mysinek explains why now is worth a look. ...more

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August 07, 20262 min read

Lenders Are Now Considering Rent Payments as Credit and Here Is What That Means for Buyers Today

Lenders Are Now Considering Rent Payments as Credit and Here Is What That Means for Buyers Today

Rent history and recurring bills now count for some lenders. Alex Mysinek explains who benefits most now. ...more

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August 07, 20263 min read

The 50 Year Mortgage Does Not Exist Yet and Here Is What Buyers Should Actually Be Focused on Now

The 50 Year Mortgage Does Not Exist Yet and Here Is What Buyers Should Actually Be Focused on Now

50-year mortgage discussed but not available. Alex Mysinek explains the tradeoffs and what to use now. ...more

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August 05, 20262 min read

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