Category: Tenants
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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2 Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what…
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need to Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do. That could make you think buying a home is out of reach for you right now, even if that’s…
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Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need to Hear
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new to you, its not new to me. I have helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. I know what works, what actually matters, and how…
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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they are not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. It’s not a crash! Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or even…
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Ten Questions to Ask your Lender
The following represents questions you need to ask your lender when purchasing a home.
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What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved wouldbe too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standardss are still strong. Lenders are makingit slightly easier for well-qualified buyers to access financing, which is opening more doors for people ready…
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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you are beginning to second guess your plans based on what you are hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don’t let that overshadow this simple…
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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan. They are designed to help…
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response to a very specific moment…