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31 Jan Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

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If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable...

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28 Jan Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so...

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25 Jan The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning,...

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24 Jan Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

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You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a pre-approval...

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20 Jan Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

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One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers...

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19 Jan With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

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Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But...

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17 Jan Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

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Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today,...

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13 Jan What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

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After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely...

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12 Jan Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market

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If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even...

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11 Jan Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

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If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder...

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