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05 Oct The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

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Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate...

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04 Oct 4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

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Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here...

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01 Oct Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting. If you’re ready to take advantage of the...

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30 Sep As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

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Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is...

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29 Sep Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help

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If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO)....

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28 Sep Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

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Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer,...

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27 Sep If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

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In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get...

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26 Sep It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted at 01:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good...

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23 Sep Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

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If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should...

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22 Sep Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of...

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