Real estate news, tips, advice and market date from your favorite Bismarck and Mandan Real Estate Agent and REALTOR®
While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.
Read MoreMortgage rates are likely to fluctuate depending on what happens with inflation moving forward, but they have dropped slightly in recent weeks. If you are thinking about buying a home in Bismarck or Mandan in 2023, it may be time to contact a lender
Read MoreAs you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.
Read MoreIf you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why.
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest ratepossible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically.
Read MoreOverall, housing supply is still low. If you need even more choices, expanding your search by adding additional housing types, like condominiums, could help.
Navigate today’s housing market and this rising rate environment with a few simple tips. Here are three things you may want to consider to help make your homeownership goals a reality.
Read MoreThere are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing
Read MoreIf you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market?
Read MoreNorth Dakota law requires that, early in a relationship (at first substantive contact), real estate Brokers and their salesperson discuss with consumers what type of agency representation or relationship they desire with a real estate professional. The agency options are listed on a two page form. It is NOT a contract.
Read MoreIf you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you.
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