Brandon Bridgmon-Realtor

05/31/2024

Trying to figure out how much house you can afford? Here’s something to remember.

While it can be tempting to stretch your finances a bit further than you’re really comfortable with to try to make sure you get the house, you want to avoid overextending your budget.

Instead, focus on what you can afford monthly and make sure the numbers will really work for you.

05/30/2024

Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there’s a lot to consider.

Putting Off Pre-approval

As part of the homebuying process, a lender will look at your finances to figure out what they’re willing to loan you for your mortgage. This gives you a good idea of what you can borrow so you can really wrap your head around the financial side of things before you start looking at homes. Make sure you get your pre-approval first.

Holding Out for Perfection

While you may have a long list of must-haves and nice-to-haves, you need to be realistic about your home search. Even though your ideal state is you find a home that checks every box, you may need to be willing to compromise – especially since inventory is still low.

Buying More House Than You Can Afford

With today’s mortgage rates and home prices, there’s...

Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different.

05/29/2024

You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential buyers. Maybe that’s what you need the most help with too.

You expect your real estate agent to write a great description of your house for the listing and pair it with some high-quality photos. But that’s not all you’re going to get when you partner with a great agent:

• Listing on the MLS – By listing your house on the MLS, it will get more visibility from other real estate agents and buyers.

• Using a Yard Sign – A yard sign catches the eye of people driving or walking by.

• Having an Open House – When your agent advertises and hosts your open house, buyers see others are interested in your house, too.

• Showcasing on Your Agent’s Website...

You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent?

05/28/2024

It takes expertise to price a house right. Let’s connect to make sure you’re setting a price that attracts buyers and helps your house sell fast.

05/27/2024

Veterans, did you know VA home loans can help you buy a home with no down payment, no PMI, and limited closing costs?

Over 24 million service members have become homeowners thanks to this loan option. Learn more and make your American Dream come true.

05/25/2024

Wondering about the future of home prices? Here's the scoop.

Experts forecast a steady rise in home prices until at least 2028.

That means buying now sets you up to gain equity as values climb. But, if you wait, the price of a home will only be higher later on.

If you want to chat about what this means for you, I’m here and happy to help.

05/24/2024

Sellers, are you worried buyers aren’t out there? Just check out the data.

They may not be as active as they were during the ‘unicorn’ years, but buyer traffic is well above what we’d see in a normal market.

This means there are still people out there looking for homes. So, let’s get yours listed and in front of them.

05/23/2024

Renting or buying: which is right for you?

While renting may be cheaper in some areas right now, homeownership offers stability and equity growth over time.

Want to learn more about the perks of homeownership? Let's talk.

05/22/2024

Are big investors really buying up all the homes today?

If you’re trying to find a house to buy, this may be something you’re wondering about. To clear things up, here's the scoop on what's really happening. A lot of the big investor activity is actually in the rearview mirror already.

The key here is investor activity has slowed significantly, and even during the peak of investor buying, 3 out of every 4 single-family homes purchased were by regular, everyday buyers – not investors. And of the investors who bought over the past few years, most weren’t the big investors you may be hearing about. The vast majority were small mom-and-pop investors – people like your neighbors who own only a couple of homes, maybe even just their main residence and a vacation home.

But let’s focus on the giant, mega-investor firms since that's what is being talked about so frequently on social media right now. Mega investors are...

Are big investors really buying up all the homes today?

05/21/2024

Thinking about buying a home, but you’re worried about the upkeep?

A home warranty may be able to help. It gives you peace of mind that you’ve got coverage for some repairs.

And we may even be able to negotiate to get a seller to cover one for you. Not every seller is going to do it, but I can get the conversation started.

05/20/2024

While renting may be less expensive in some areas right now, there are two big benefits homeownership provides that renting can’t. Owning a home means you get to say goodbye to rising rents and hello to stability. It also gives you the chance to gain equity as home values rise over time. If you’re ready to learn more about the perks of owning a home, let’s chat.

While renting may be less expensive in some areas right now, there are two big benefits homeownership provides that renting can’t. 

05/18/2024

There are two big benefits of buying a home over renting. Want to learn more? Let’s connect to compare the two options.