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Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crashv

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up. And that may leave you feeling a bit worried about what’s...

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The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring...

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What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices

April 22, 2024 Home Prices According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know....

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Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

April 17, 2024 For BuyersRent vs. BuyBuying Tips You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you j...

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Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home

April 15, 2024 For BuyersFirst-Time BuyersMortgage RatesBuying Tips Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. B...

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The Perks of Downsizing When You Retire [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses. Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have enoug...

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Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

April 10, 2024 For SellersMortgage RatesSelling Myths When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take ...

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Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans

April 8, 2024 For BuyersFirst Time Home Buyers If you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans bef...

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Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Hiring an agent when buying a home helps you understand the buying process and the local market. They’ll also go over contracts and fine print with you, so you understand what you're agreeing to. Plus,...

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Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami

April 4, 2024 Housing Market UpdatesDemographicsBaby Boomers Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a ...

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