Buying Tips

Most Experts Not Worried About Recession in South Jersey   Homebuyers across South Jersey are watching the economy closely. It makes perfect sense. Buying a home ranks as one of life's biggest purchases. Recent recession talk in the news has made many potential buyers question their plans. The latest LendingTree survey found almost 2 in 3 Americans believe a recession is coming. About 74% say economic...

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a South Jersey Home? Many buyers in across South Jersey are stuck in "wait and see" mode right now. They watch rates hover above 6% and think, "I'll buy once they hit the 5s." After all, who doesn't want a better rate? But here's the reality: that magical 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think. Affordability remains tough in our market. No...

  If you've served in the military (or your spouse has), you have access to a powerful homebuying tool. The ability to buy a home without needing a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans don't know about this benefit, according to Veterans United. That's a huge missed opportunity for those who've earned this benefit. Many Veterans in Pitman, Medford, and throughout South Jersey could benefit...

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings are still happening. The difference is that a few parts of...

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is offering something you haven’t had in a while: options. Experts agree, buyers are in a...

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this down into real dollars, so you can see...