Category: Buyer
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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…
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Seller’s Market
What you need to know about selling in a Seller’s Market Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing…
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Rising Mortgage Rates
How to approach rising mortgage rates as a buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30 year fixed mortgage rate inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. You may be tempted to put your plans…