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What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

Post published:26 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to…

Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

Post published:25 January, 2021
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout…

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:22 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics

Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down…

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

Post published:21 January, 2021
Post category:Distressed Properties For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number…

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Post published:20 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be…

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

Post published:19 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of…

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year

Post published:18 January, 2021
Post category:Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in…

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:15 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the…

Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House

Post published:14 January, 2021
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates

The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued…

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

Post published:13 January, 2021
Post category:Distressed Properties For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates Pricing Short Sales

At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making…