First Time Home Buyers | Janet Martin | Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year

Apr 1, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

The last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and...

What You Can Do to Keep Your Dream of Homeownership Moving Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

Mar 27, 2020 | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Don’t put your homeownership plans on hold just because you’re stuck inside. There are several things you can do right now to keep your home search moving forward. Connect with an agent, learn about resource programs for things like down...

Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process

Mar 17, 2020 | Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials

The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major...

Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home

Mar 12, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price...

Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

Mar 11, 2020 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials

Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner...

How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments

Mar 3, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie...