• Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today,Paula Castro

    Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

    Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 19

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  • Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market ,Paula Castro

    Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market

    Some Highlights With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget. You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance. If you’ve be

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  • The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today,Paula Castro

    The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

    There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined

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