by Wells Funding Group | Dec 27, 2021 | Buying Myths, For Buyers
Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or...
by Wells Funding Group | Dec 9, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine whether you...
by Wells Funding Group | Dec 7, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At...
by Wells Funding Group | Dec 2, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is...
by Wells Funding Group | Dec 1, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and...
by Wells Funding Group | Nov 24, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly...
