The Perks of Buying Over Selling, by Housley Homes.

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked against you. While there’s no […]

There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. If  you’re trying to buy a home in 2024, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But listen up friends! There is a silver lining: now more than ever, builders are focused on building these smaller […]

How To Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home – Read the Blog

Are you thinking about buying a home soon in the Twin Cities or St. Croix Valley? Here’s 4 tips to making your strongest offer stand out to sellers..

Here’s the truth about down payments when it comes to buying a new home.. If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve probably heard that you’ll need to save 20% of the […]

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can influence mortgage rates. Here are just […]

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And to do that, always turn to trusted real estate professionals. […]

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes […]