Buying A Home - Golden Rule Homes

May 1, 2024

What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?

You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Here’s a quick overview...

April 24, 2024

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want...

April 17, 2024

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s...

Golden Rules #16 – Maximizing Energy Efficiency

Everyone knows that you can get more energy efficient by adding insulation, or by replacing your windows. But what are some less expensive but still powerful ways to cut your energy bill? Rob covers it...

March 27, 2024

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for...

Golden Rules #13 – Breaking down the NAR Settlement

The National Association of Realtors just settled a lawsuit regarding the payment of buyer agent commissions. What just happened, and what’s going to change? Rob breaks it all down in this week’s edition of Golden...

March 13, 2024

What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8%...

Golden Rules #11 – The Ultimate List of What to Do After Buying

So – you bought a house? Congratulations! Rob’s here to tell you your must-do steps in this edition of Golden Rules.

February 28, 2024

The Truth About Down Payments

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to...

Golden Rules – How To Buy A Home #7 – Closing

In the final episode of the “How To Buy A Home” series, Rob provides some tips on how to avoid problems on closing day and with the move-in process.