• The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home,David J. Anderson II

    The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

    If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway. So, why a

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  • Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.,David J. Anderson II

    Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

    Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it's a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today's forecasts,

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  • Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening,David J. Anderson II

    Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

    For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren't buying up the market. They're backing out of it. Inve

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