If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you're probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you've got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment, and more.
Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process.
Budget and Track Your Expenses: To start, create a detailed budget that tracks the money you've got coming in and the money going out. This'll give you a better look at your finances as a whole.
Cut Down on Unnecessary Spending: Now that you have your budget sheet done and you know how you're spending
The May 2024 data has been published and it appears that Bend home buyers have more options. Inventory levels are up, but so are prices and overall sales are down. Basic economics tells us that as supply increases, prices should decrease. But right now, the supply of Bend homes has grown along with a slight uptick in home prices with sales significantly down from the year before. Adding to the confus...
Buyers face challenges in any market – and today's is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there's a lot to consider.
There's no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today's housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move.
Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them.
If you're thinking of making a move this year, there are two Bend housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You're wondering what's going to happen next. And if it's worth it to move now, or better to wait it out.
The only thing you can really do is make the best d...