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23 Mar What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home

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If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide whether you want to buy a home that’s already on the market or build a new one. And since the supply of homes available for sale today is low, you’re willing to consider...

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22 Mar The Many Benefits of Homeownership

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The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But homeownership has so much more to offer. Here’s a look at a few of the non-financial and financial benefits of owning...

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21 Mar The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

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If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity...

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18 Mar Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of things...

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17 Mar Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?

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For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six...

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16 Mar Are You Wondering if This Is the Year To Buy a Home?

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Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, and it’s likely because you’ve faced an increase in your...

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15 Mar Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

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As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Here’s...

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14 Mar This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should...

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11 Mar Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection...

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10 Mar How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

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If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply coupled with high buyer demand means you should be prepared...

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