You Want A Loyal Mortgage Broker

Mortgage brokers cannot serve two masters. They can either serve their clients needs or they can try to do what is best for their commission structures. Prioritizing loyalty means choosing a mortgage broker that prioritizes your needs above all else.

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The 3 Ps of Home Buyer Success

Can you increase your offer and still qualify for a home loan? Is there anything you can do other than increasing your offer that will make it more likely you will successfully close on the home? These are all complicated and important questions in a market as competitive as today’s. However, no matter how tough it is for home buyers, by focusing on the 3 Ps (patience, planning, and professionals) you can buy the house of your dreams.

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Hidden Home Buyer Costs

The cost of a home is not the full picture of how much it takes to buy a house. You need to account for down payments, monthly mortgage payments, closing costs, and more. The best way to budget for buying a home and making sure you have a full picture of what is needed is to work with professionals.

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Home Buyer Preparations For 2022

There are a lot of aspects to a home buying budget. An important thing to consider regarding home buying budgets is that it’s not necessarily a single budget. While some people are able to buy a house using entirely cash, most people need a mortgage. This means that you need to budget for what it takes to get a mortgage.

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Home Buyer Forecast for 2022

The bottom line is that 2022 is lining up great for home buyers. Rates will increase, but will still be at an extreme discount compared to historical rates. At the same time, inventory will increase which will mean that it is easier to buy a home without as many bidding wars. This is great news for home buyers. If you want to stop renting and become a homeowner, 2022 is a great year for it.

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New Year’s Resolutions For Home Buyers

As we end 2021, it’s important for future home buyers to prepare for the future. We want to make the process easy for you, which is why we broke down these resolutions into three steps. Just know that you don’t have to go through the steps all by yourself. The independent mortgage brokers at People’s Choice Mortgage are here to help you with every step of the process.

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Winter Is Home Buyer Season

This winter home buyers are finding themselves in a favorable market. Market rates are still very low, which means that home buyers will save money over the life of a mortgage. At the same time, inventory is about to improve, which means that home prices will level off. Home buyers should take advantage of these conditions before mortgage rates rise.

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How To Plan For Rising Home Prices

There is a lot that goes into buying a home and mortgage contracts can be confusing. The best way to navigate this process and make sure you have a realistic budget is to work with a true professional. The independent mortgage brokers at Peoples Choice Mortgage are here to help you with every step of the process.

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Keep An Eye On China’s Real Estate Market

Global economics is very complex and it is hard to precisely predict the fallout of China’s real estate crisis. However, if it does end up freeing up building materials for US home builders then US home buyers will be the big winners. This would allow home buyers to take advantage of low mortgage rates and buy the house of their dreams.

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No Relief In Sight For Renters

Unfortunately for renters, the trends are pretty clear that they should not expect any relief when it comes to rent prices. Fortunately, becoming a homeowner is a great way to get out of the misery of constantly rising rents. While many headlines have been devoted to the difficulties of buying a house in today’s market, the truth is that the market is improving.

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How To Make The Best Real Estate Offer

Because of rock-bottom mortgage rates, the real estate market surged. Now we are in a seller’s market, so it’s important to be able to stand out. Bidding wars over houses and rentals are commonplace. Home buyers need every advantage possible in order to buy the house of their dreams. The team at Peoples Choice Mortgage is here to tell you how working with a professional mortgage broker can help you when it comes to making a perfect offer.

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Patience And Persistence Pay Off

Because we are so used to getting what we want when we want it, it can be frustrating to have to wait. However, the old adage that the best things come to those who wait is true in some instances. That is the case when it comes to buying a home. For home buyers, patience and persistence pay off.

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Home Prices Are Leveling

For home buyers, rising home prices have made their journey to buy their dream home rather difficult. Home buyers have had to contend with constant bidding wars and houses selling for far more than the original asking price. Thankfully, real estate market conditions are changing. There is good evidence that housing prices are leveling off and it is a great time for home buyers.

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First Step Is Pre-Qualification

When you think about it, there are a lot of interested parties involved in a real estate transaction and even more paperwork. Anytime you have a system that is this complex it is best if you have an order of operation for how it should optimally work. When it comes to buying a home, there is and getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step.

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Asking Price Is A Starting Point

In today’s real estate market, it pays to understand the concept of a reserved bid because it will help you make the perfect offer when buying a home. The asking price for a home on the market is similar to a reserved bid. An asking price is a starting point and that changes how you can make the perfect offer.

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Preparing a Realistic Home Buying Budget

…When you find a home you want to buy, you will most likely be in a bidding war. In this scenario, it is important to act decisively and act quickly. You will need an accurate picture of what you are willing to spend and what you are able to spend. This is key to making decisive decisions. Having an accurate understanding of what you can spend requires having a realistic budget.

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