Tag: homebuyer
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Three Ways to Pay for a Home If a Traditional Mortgage Isn’t on the Table
Cash isn’t the only option if you don’t want or can’t qualify for a regular home loan. If you are shopping for a luxury home, what can you do if you are self-employed or highly leveraged and won’t qualify for, or don’t want, a traditional mortgage? Many buyers simply pay cash for their homes. According…
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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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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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Why Buying Real Estate is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering does it really make sense to buy a home right now? But here’s…
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
READ THIS FIRST!!! If you have been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers work. And one option that’s gaining popularity is an adjustable-rate mortgage.…
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What Buyers Need to Know About Homeowners Association Fees
When buying a home, you are probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association…
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Paused Your Moving Plans?
Here’s Why It’s Time to Hit Play Again!! It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgement. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made…
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4 Ways to Make an Offer that Stands Out This Spring
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you are serious about landing a home you will love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who…
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Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Return Can Help
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. So if you’re getting a tax refund this year, you…