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Category: Buying A Home

changing mortgage rates

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Buying Power

April 13, 2021 One + Company

Learn what changing mortgage rates mean for you as a buyer.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, Mortgage, mortgage loan, mortgage rates, purchasing power
20% down payment

Pros and Cons of a 20% Down Payment

March 16, 2021 One + Company

Learn the pros and cons of a 20% down payment when buying a home.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: 20% down, Buy a Home, Down Payment, Home Search, homebuyers, Mortgage, mortgage lender, mortgage loan, pros and cons, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent
should I buy or rent

Should I Buy or Rent?

March 2, 2021 One + Company

With a 15% increase in median home prices in Connecticut in 2020, it may seem like homeownership is out of…

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, buy vs rent, home affordability, homeowner, homeownership, low mortgage rates
home searching mistakes

Home Searching Mistakes

February 2, 2021 One + Company

During a seller’s market, buyers must change their approach to the home search. Learn the biggest mistakes buyers make in a seller’s market, and how to avoid them.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: budget, Buy a Home, Buyer's agent, Home Search, homebuyer, local market, mortgage lender, mortgage loan, Real Estate
home improvements

First Improvements after Making a Move

December 15, 2020 One + Company

You closed on your new home and have a list of projects a mile long. Learn which ones to complete first!

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, buyer, Closing Day, home improvements, home renovations, homeowner, Real Estate
buying in a seller's market

5 Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market

November 10, 2020 One + Company

Yes, it’s currently a seller’s market. But if you’re ready to buy and take advantage of the current rates, there’s no need to be intimidated.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, competitive offer, CT Real Estate, homebuyer, low mortgage rates, mortgage lender, Real Estate, seller's market
downpayment costs

How Much do I Need for a Downpayment?

November 4, 2020 One + Company

A recent Point2 survey found that 74% of millennials aim to buy a home in the next year.  This isn’t…

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, downpayment, downpayment costs, Home Buyers, home savings, Real Estate

Buying New vs. Buying Resale

September 22, 2020 One + Company

Are you thinking about buying?  Have you considered whether or not a newly built home is right for you? Buying…

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, Home Buyers, new construction, new home, Real Estate, resale
make a competitive offer

Make a Competitive Offer

September 8, 2020 One + Company

With many Connecticut sellers receiving multiple offers, buyers must be prepared to act fast and work to make their offer stand out. Learn five tips on how to make a competitive offer.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buy a Home, cash offer, competitive offer, Contingency, contingency clauses, Down Payment, homebuyer, mortgage lender, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent
sold as-is

Sold As-Is

August 18, 2020 admin

During your home search, you may come across properties being sold as-is. Learn what this means and when it may be a good option.

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Posted in: Buying A Home Filed under: Buying a Home, home buyer, Home Inspection, remodel, sold as-is

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