Category: Buyer

  • Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

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    If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell? Here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared. It’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates…

  • Watching the Stock Market?

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    Check the Value of Your Home for Good News! While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to…

  • Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

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    It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, housing affordability conditions fade as mortgage rates push monthly payments higher in June 2022. “Compared to one year ago, the monthly…

  • Should I Sell My House This Year?

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    There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season. Buyer demand is slowing and the number of homes for sale is growing. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1:…

  • How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth

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    Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s…

  • Start Your Home Search Today

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    Why You May Want to Start Your Home Search Today If you’re thinking about buying a home you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some…

  • Buying vs Renting

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    Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense than Renting One If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. Rising prices…

  • Why Are People Moving Today?

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    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…

  • PRE-QUALIFIED vs PRE-APPROVED

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    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.…