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Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

July 3, 2023 For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up Buyers When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs ...

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Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady. Rents typically in...

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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

June 22, 2023 For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up Buyers If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lend...

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Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

June 21, 2023 For SellersHousing Market Updates Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially tr...

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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

June 20, 2023 For BuyersFor SellersPricingHousing Market Updates The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides informa...

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Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

June 19, 2023 For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up BuyersDown Payments If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the exp...

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How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices�...

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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community

June 15, 2023 For BuyersFor Sellers If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (...

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A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity

June 14, 2023 For BuyersFor SellersPricingMove-Up BuyersHousing Market Updates You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home va...

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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

June 13, 2023 For BuyersFor SellersInterest RatesMove-Up Buyers If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rat...

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