Real Estate with KRISTA HUBBARD

• Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know

  

  Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there's a pretty good chance it's wrong.

• Don't Let the Fear of a Buyer Backing Out Scare You Away from Selling

  

  There's nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You're one step closer to moving on to what's next. But what happens if that buyer backs out or ghosts you before closing?

• Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now?

  

  Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders.

• Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

  

  Here's something most homebuyers don't think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don't always respond the same way.

• Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

  

  When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.