• Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.,Frank Ortiz

    Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

    According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the in

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  • 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market,Frank Ortiz

    3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

    There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up ag

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  • More Options Are Popping Up This Spring,Frank Ortiz

    More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

    Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025. B

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