04/28/2026
A great article about how a prospective homebuyer can best navigate through the entire process (especially the financing aspect).
Thanks to Aly J. Yale at CBS News for including my perspective and thoughts.
Buying new construction is another alternative to explore, Borodinsky says. Homebuilders are facing an increasingly difficult market, so many are willing to offer big discounts and incentives to those who buy from them — all you have to do is ask.
"It's definitely worth taking a look at new construction, because many homebuilders offer steep rate buydowns and discounts, which can go as high as 2% or 3% for the first few years of the loan term," Borodinsky says. "It's a great avenue that combines the benefits of owning a brand‑new home with interest‑rate incentives that can help make the purchase more affordable — and presumably with less upfront maintenance costs.”
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