by Ryan Gable | Jun 16, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer
Millennial home buyers have caught some bad press over the years for being late to the home buying party. But as any adult under the age of 40 can probably tell you, the housing market hasn’t given them an even shake. Here’s a look at some of the real...
by Ryan Gable | Jun 2, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer
The Chicago real estate market is slowing down as home buyers balk at pricey properties. Single-family home values increased just 1.8% in April 2019 in the Greater Chicago area, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller price index. Narrowing it down to the City...
by Ryan Gable | May 4, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer
Mortgages secured by the Federal Housing Administration could become harder to get for some first-time home buyers. FHA loans have long been the popular choice for first-time buyers, because they allow low down payments, lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income...
by Ryan Gable | Mar 24, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Seller
Home buyers prefer energy-efficient homes with modern amenities and low-maintenance features, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Home Builders. The survey included responses from about 4,000 home buyers nationwide. We’re sharing highlights...
by Ryan Gable | Mar 9, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer
First-time buyers purchased 2.7 million homes nationwide during 2018, and they are predicted to influence the market throughout 2019. A study by Genworth finds that first-time buyers have been gaining market share for the past 4 years. We’ve been helping...
by Ryan Gable | Feb 15, 2019 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer
If you’re a first-time Chicago home buyer, you might be anticipating all the great things about home ownership. Things like, the chance to build equity and control your own living space. But home ownership is a long-term commitment, and buyers can be...
