The Millennial Guide to First Time Home Buying
Many millennials probably feel like they’d never be able to afford a home. The housing market in America has seen a lot of fluctuation over the last two decades. For people 35 and under, it’s been tough to envision anything other than renting. Anyone living in a big city like Baton Rouge has probably had […]
Tips to Remember When Buying Your First Home
65% of Millenial home buyers are first-time buyers. With more Millennials purchasing their first homes, many are beginning the confusing and sometimes headache-inducing journey that is navigating real estate. Budgeting, searching, and negotiating are just a few of the worries on their minds. Here are a few things that first home buyers need to know […]
8 Benefits of Buying Your Own Home You May Not Know
Last year, nearly 650,000 new homes were purchased in the United States. You may be wondering why so many people choose to buy homes when renting is seemingly less expensive. There are many benefits to buying your own home. Read on for the eight you might not know! 1. Homes Usually Increase in Value This […]
Are You a First-Time Home Buyer?: Here are 5 Mistakes You Need to Avoid
First-home buyers accounted for 32% of existing home sales in December 2017. Even with prices increasing, the same amount is still making this important purchase decision. Are you a first-time home buyer? If so, there are some buying mistakes you need to watch out for. Read on to learn more. 1. Not Figuring Out What You Truly […]
How to Buy Your First Home (And Afford It!)
Wait, doesn’t thinking about buying your first home make you, like, a real adult? Yeah, it kinda does. Congrats! Don’t get discouraged by the looming thoughts of mortgages, endless debt, stress, and all that. The idea that we need to dislike our financial situation is one that has existed for far too long. You just […]
Home Buying 101: 5 Must Have Tips for First Timers
Buying a first home is considered a milestone of adulthood, but it can be a difficult task. The first time doing anything can be nerve-wracking, which is why many could use a crash course in the basics. That is why this article will serve as home buying 101. It will offer a few useful tips […]
Forget Renting, Here’s 5 Reasons Why Buying A Home is a Better Option
If you’re like millions of other Americans, you rent an apartment instead of owning a home. Depending on your current situation, this could be either a good or a bad thing. While renting is the ideal housing option for some individuals, for most individuals, it’s not. Buying a house carries with it a number of […]