Category: Buyer
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Why Are People Moving Today?
Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you are purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And, if you are planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you. While mortgage rates are higher…
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PRE-QUALIFIED vs PRE-APPROVED
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved: An Overview To purchase a property buyers need to pre-qualify or be pre-approved for a mortgage. Some people use the terms interchangeably. But there are important differences. Pre-qualifying is just the first step because It gives you an idea of how large a loan you will likely qualify for.…
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American Dream
Is Home Ownership Still the American Dream? Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sensse of prosperity – are universal. That’s why homeownership remains a key part of the Amerrican dream. Your home is…
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Homeownership
Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 37% of those polled said saving for a down payment. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment…
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Homebuyers
A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. A limited number of homes for sale and bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point. The number of homes for sale has increased this year. This…
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Time to Sell
A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House If you are a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you are probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you are likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you will go when you…
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INVESTMENT
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment than Ever Before Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it…
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A Recession?
The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs to Know About a Recession A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value.…
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Home Benefits
How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits the Economy and Your Community Are you thinking of buying or selling a home? Chances are you are focusing on the many extraordinary ways it will change your life. But, do you know it has a large impact on your community too? To measure the impact, the National…