[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3jylg942j7m4q":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":38,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":42},{"item":4,"previous":26,"next":32},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":24,"updatedAt":25},4092,"what-are-the-best-options-for-todays-first-time-homebuyers","What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers?","If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fwhy-rising-mortgage-rates-push-buyers-off-the-fence\u002F\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F07\u002Fthe-future-of-home-price-appreciation-and-what-it-means-for-you\u002F\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. \u003Cstrong>But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on hold.\u003C\u002Fstrong>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F07105332\u002F20220608-KCM-Share.jpg","If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fwhy-rising-mortgage-rates-push-buyers-off-the-fence\u002F\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F07\u002Fthe-future-of-home-price-appreciation-and-what-it-means-for-you\u002F\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. \u003Cstrong>But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on hold.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nIf you partner with a trusted real estate advisor and hone your strategy, you can navigate today’s market and find the home you’re looking for. Here are two tips to help you get started.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Work with a Professional To Prioritize Your Wish List\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nIf you’re having trouble finding a home 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. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nerdwallet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmortgages\u002Ffthb-affordability-q42021\">According\u003C\u002Fa> to the latest \u003Cem>First-Time Homebuyer Metro Affordability Report\u003C\u002Fem> from \u003Cem>NerdWallet\u003C\u002Fem>, your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F04\u002Fbalancing-your-wants-and-needs-as-a-homebuyer-today\u002F\">wish list\u003C\u002Fa> can have as much impact on your search as your finances:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Your budget isn’t all that you need to be concerned about; \u003Cstrong>your wish list and desired location may carry just as much weight.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nIt’s all about prioritization. If you’re serious about purchasing your first home soon, be flexible in what you're looking for to open up your pool of options. Partner with a local \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F23\u002Fwork-with-a-real-estate-professional-if-you-want-the-best-advice\u002F\">real estate professional\u003C\u002Fa> 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 home \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F18\u002Fhow-homeownership-can-bring-you-joy\u002F\">your own\u003C\u002Fa>.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Increase Your Search Radius To Consider More Locations \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nSome areas may have more homes within your target price range than others, but it may require you to be flexible on your location. For example, if you’re a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F06\u002Fremote-work-trends-mean-flexibility-for-first-time-homebuyers\u002F\">remote worker\u003C\u002Fa>, you may be able to expand your search radius. As \u003Cem>Fannie Mae\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fanniemae.com\u002Fresearch-and-insights\u002Fperspectives\u002Fconsumers-discuss-affordability-and-impact-remote-work-housing-preferences\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>“. . . \u003Cem>continued remote work flexibility is likely giving many \u003Cstrong>the ability to live farther away in more affordable areas.\"\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nThe decision to search in places with a lower cost of living could help you find a home that fits your budget and checks the most boxes off your wish list.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you’re serious about purchasing your first home 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 homeownership dreams.","\r\nIf you’re serious about purchasing your first home this year, revisiting your wish list and desired location can help. 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