Better’s Post

💬 “With rising insurance costs driven by inflation and increased construction expenses, it’s crucial to integrate these costs into your initial budgeting to avoid financial strain later on. We always advise our customers that buying a home is a necessity. However, unlike 10 years ago, it’s now crucial to factor in rising home insurance premiums early in your home search process,” said Nick Taylor, VP at Better.com. Nick recently spoke with Fregal McAlinden from National Mortgage Professional on the impacts of surging home insurance premiums costs on homebuyers and the mortgage industry. Read more in the piece below: https://lnkd.in/eNKugBkH

📺 Tune in at 1:30 PM today to watch Better.com's President & Chief Operating Officer, Chad Smith, AMP, live interview with Heidi Patalano, Editor-in-Chief of National Mortgage News. As part of the Leaders Forum, they will discuss key strategies for loan officers in a high-rate environment and how Better is evolving to meet current and future market conditions. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ezkQZbF9 Better Mortgage Corp. | NMLS #330511

💬 Our VP, Head of Better+, Nick Taylor was featured in Mortgage Professional America, sharing crucial advice on navigating today’s challenging housing market: "What buyers can do to hedge against some of these issues is just be informed: be informed what leverage they have, whether that be through a state-level program or getting a better mortgage product or negotiating on sale price." Read more about how borrowers can overcome affordability hurdles here: https://lnkd.in/enxVp7At #HousingMarket #MortgageIndustry #Homebuying #BetterDotCom #HousingAffordability

🏘️ Congratulations to the members of the BRE Better Agent Match team who crushed it with closings last month! Interested in connecting with homebuyers in your area? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejjSAWvw

☀️ 🎉 The Charlotte and Irvine Better teams know how to celebrate in style! Our Charlotte team enjoyed an exciting day at an FC soccer game, cheering on the team and sharing great moments together. Meanwhile, our Irvine office took to the water for a boat cruise, soaking up the sun and enjoying the ocean breeze. At Better.com it’s all about building strong connections, having fun, and creating lasting memories on our journey to make homeownership faster, easier, and more accessible for all. Here's to many more celebrations and team adventures ahead!

💬 “For the first time in over four years, the bias for mortgage rates is downward. While affordability challenges persist, this trend is a positive development for potential homebuyers.” Kevin Ryan, Better.com's Chief Financial Officer, shared his thoughts with Brad Finkelstein of American Banker on the Federal Reserve's rate decision and why optimism is on the horizon for the mortgage market in 2024. Read more in the piece below: https://lnkd.in/eVmukayt.