• Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home,Paula Castro

    Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home

    Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving more optio

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  • 2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates,Paula Castro

    2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

    If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can influence mortgage r

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  • Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year ,Paula Castro

    Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year

    Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual. That’s good news if you want to buy a home because it me

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