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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring

Post published:15 March, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years.…

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

Post published:14 March, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.A real estate…

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:10 March, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Rent vs. Buy

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Post published:23 February, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. (more…)

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:3 February, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Post published:17 January, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans. (more…)

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:13 January, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

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Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

Post published:3 January, 2023
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers

If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down…

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Post published:28 December, 2022
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s…

Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Post published:27 December, 2022
Post category:Buying Myths For Buyers For Sellers Selling Myths

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy…