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17 Nov Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

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The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw...

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15 Nov 4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

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As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a...

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11 Nov VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Time-sensitive by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help...

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10 Nov What’s Happening with Home Prices?

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have...

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08 Nov Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away...

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03 Nov Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

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

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Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded,...

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01 Nov Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent....

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29 Oct The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on your agent to...

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26 Oct There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring

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

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There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end...

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25 Oct Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

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Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the...

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