Category: Real Estate

  • 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…

  • Planning to Retire?

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    Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal! Whether you have just retired or you are thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you are not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association shows 10,000 baby boomers reach the typical…

  • 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.…

  • American Dream

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    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…

  • Homeownership

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    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…