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Should I Wait For Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

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If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you: In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, theContinue reading “Should I Wait For Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?”

Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans

If you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible you could still qualify for a home loan even with that debt?Continue reading “Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans”

Should I Move With Today’s Mortgage Rates

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When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s market, data shows moreContinue reading “Should I Move With Today’s Mortgage Rates”

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership

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In today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a realityContinue reading “Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership”

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

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If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot– and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makesContinue reading “Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You”

What Are Experts Saying About The Spring Housing Market

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If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seemsContinue reading “What Are Experts Saying About The Spring Housing Market”

It’s Springtime Again: Hatching The Ideal House for Easter!

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It’s Springtime Again: Hatching The Ideal House for Easter! Easter brings new beginnings and a revitalized sense of growth into the springtime air. Families can get together, rejoice, and perhaps even. Create a plan for a new residence! This Easter season might be the perfect time to turn your real estate aspirations into reality, whether you’re a seller eager to start aContinue reading “It’s Springtime Again: Hatching The Ideal House for Easter!”

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

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Before deciding to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them. What Are ClosingContinue reading “What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs”

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good For Your Bottom Line

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Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that meanContinue reading “Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good For Your Bottom Line”

4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer On A Home

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Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember theseContinue reading “4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer On A Home”