Real Estate

(BPT) – Paid content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. If you’ve been house hunting, you know firsthand how few affordable options exist. According to Statista, the average sales price of a new home in the U.S. in 2021 reached $453,700. Even with hard work and careful saving habits, buying a house may still be […]

(BPT) – Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April and is a great time to make sure you have the knowledge and tools you need to manage your personal finances, budget, and invest. By getting to know your finances, and understanding credit terminology, you’ll have the power to make healthy financial decisions. “Understanding finance and

(BPT) – The Golden State has long been a place for people pursuing their dreams, and making the dream of homeownership come true can be on the top of the list for many Californians. From mountain views to beautiful beaches and year-round amenities, buying a home in California can be a great investment. While buying

(BPT) – The U.S. housing market continues to be intensely competitive, especially in the suburbs. According to Realtor.com, the number of suburban home shoppers is 42.1% higher than pre-pandemic levels, but suburban homes’ supply remains 14.4% lower than it was two years ago. Suburban residences also spend less time on the market and sell for

(BPT) – The disruptions of the pandemic led to not only job losses but also the Great Resignation, with many Americans reevaluating their careers and searching for better opportunities. While some areas are recovering, studies from the Pew Research Center, the National Bureau of Economic Research and others suggest that more women have lost their

(BPT) – Paid Content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. As you may have learned, making bad financial decisions when you’re young can affect your life for years to come. On the other hand, making good financial choices early makes it easier to do important things like buying a home. It may seem hard to

(BPT) – The housing market has exploded since 2020. The pandemic fueled a house-buying frenzy with remote work and leaving large urban areas to live in different parts of the country is becoming more mainstream. According to the National Association of Realtors, 31% of all home purchases since 2020 have been made by first-time home

(BPT) – Paid Content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. While there are many ways to set your kids up for a successful future, money in the bank is one of the most powerful financial tools you can pass along. Every dollar you save or invest can help your child create a productive and stable

(BPT) – While you may think of spring as the hottest time to launch your homebuying efforts, the truth is that people are buying and selling homes all year round. And real estate experts will tell you that buyers may even have the upper hand in the winter — even over the holidays — when