Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Here’s some information to help you get started so you’re not…

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Pending Home Sales Drop for Third Straight Month

February 25, 2022 With housing inventory at an all-time low, contract signings decreased 5.7% month over month in January—the third consecutive month for a drop, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Friday. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, is down 9.5% compared to a year earlier.…

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