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What You Should Know About Closing Costs

Post published:13 February, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. (more…)

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:10 February, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

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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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Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Post published:31 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. (more…)

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Post published:30 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers New Construction

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. (more…)

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:27 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers Pricing

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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Post published:26 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up. (more…)

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Post published:24 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: (more…)

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Post published:19 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

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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…)