This question — are mortgage rates going to go back down soon? — is on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, most experts think rates have either plateaued or may continue to rise throughout the rest of 2022. On July 27, Bankrate quoted chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association as saying, “There is a tug-of-war in market…

Is it Still a Good Time to Buy a House?

With so much economic uncertainty and almost everything costing more these days, is it still a good time to buy a house? For most people, yes! Buying vs. Renting Home prices have trended up over the past several years, but so have rent prices. While there are personal reasons why you may choose to rent…

Fresno or Clovis? Which City is Best for Your Next Home Purchase?

If you’re looking to buy a home in the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan area, should you look in Fresno or Clovis? Which city is best for your next home purchase? It all depends on what you’re looking for and what your priorities are. Fresno Fresno is larger and more diverse, and the median home prices are lower…

Fresno Real Estate FAQ

You’ve got questions about Fresno, CA real estate, and you’re not alone … here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions … your Fresno real estate FAQ. What is real estate? Real estate, as defined by Investopedia, is “the land along with any permanent improvements attached to the land, whether natural…

Clovis Real Estate FAQ

You’ve got questions about Clovis, CA real estate, and you’re not alone … here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions … your Clovis real estate FAQ. What is real estate? Real estate, as defined by Investopedia, is “the land along with any permanent improvements attached to the land, whether natural…

Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market

When the real estate market is hot and competitive it can seem impossible to purchase a home, but with these tips for buying in a seller’s market, you can increase your odds of success. A seller’s market means there is greater demand (buyers) than supply (homes on the market). When supply and demand is out…

What Kind of Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a Home?

Part of the home mortgage loan application process is a review of your credit history and credit score, so a common question is, “What kind of credit score do I need to buy a home?” This is a fair question. And while we’ll give you some general guidelines, the very best answer will come from…

What Should My Income Be to Buy a Home?

There are many questions you may have when looking into home ownership, but one of the first is probably, “What should my income be to buy a home?” You want to be sure you can actually afford the monthly mortgage payments without stretching your budget too thin. After all, you’ll have other expenses and things…

What Does it Mean to be Pre-Approved to Buy a Home?

So, you want to buy a house and you may have heard that it’s good to get this thing called a pre-approval, but exactly what does it mean to be pre-approved to buy a home? We’re glad you asked. It shows you’re serious about buying a home. But before we go into that, let’s start…

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