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What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Houszbuyers?



If you’re looking to buy your first housz, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and housz prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a housz than it did even just a few months ago.


But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on hold. If you partner with a trusted real estate advisor and hone your strategy, you can navigate today’s market and find the housz you’re looking for. Here are two tips to help you get started.

Work with a Professional To Prioritize Your Wish List If you’re having trouble finding a housz in your budget that checks all the boxes, it may be worth taking another look at your lists of what you want and what you really need. According to the latest First-Time Houszbuyer Metro Affordability Report from NerdWallet, your wish list can have as much impact on your search as your finances:

“Your budget isn’t all that you need to be concerned about; your wish list and desired location may carry just as much weight.”

It’s all about prioritization. If you’re serious about purchasing your first housz soon, be flexible in what you're looking for to open up your pool of options. Partner with a local real estate professional to better understand what’s available in today’s market and reprioritize your wish list. Remember, making a concession now doesn’t mean you’ll never have everything on your list. After you’ve moved in, you can always add certain features to make the housz your own.

Increase Your Search Radius To Consider More Locations Some areas may have more houszes within your target price range than others, but it may require you to be flexible on your location. For example, if you’re a remote worker, you may be able to expand your search radius. As Fannie Mae explains: “. . . continued remote work flexibility is likely giving many the ability to live farther away in more affordable areas." The decision to search in places with a lower cost of living could help you find a housz that fits your budget and checks the most boxes off your wish list.

Bottom Line If you’re serious about purchasing your first housz this year, revisiting your wish list and desired location can help. Let’s connect to explore all the options in our local market – and beyond – so you can achieve your houszownership dreams.

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