August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

  Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

  Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

  Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Some Highlights  With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

  In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

  Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now…

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August 11, 2021 In Buying a Home, Homeownership

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to…

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