Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment
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Americans' belief in residential real estate as a good financial investment continues to grow as the housing market returns to normalcy.
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5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent
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From a financial standpoint, owning a home has always been and will always be better than renting. Let’s breakdown 5 major financial benefits of homeownership.
Read MoreNow’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Current Home!
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Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered "premium homes." In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners wanting to upgrade from their current house.
Read MoreHow to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing
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On the same day, in the same survey, the same experts who forecasted a recession happening within the next 18 months also claimed housing will not be the trigger, and home values will still continue to appreciate.
Read MoreIs Mortgage Debt Out of Control?
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The housing crisis of the last decade was partially caused by unhealthy levels of mortgage debt. Homeowners were using their homes as ATMs by refinancing and swapping their equity for cash. Unlike 2008, homeowners have a comfortable level of mortgage debt and are sitting on massive amounts of home equity.
Read MoreBefore You Look for Your Dream Home: Know What You Want vs. What You Need!
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In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. Having this list fleshed out before starting your search will save you time and frustration.
Read MoreHaving a Professional on Your Side Makes All the Difference!
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Now more than ever, you need an expert on your side who is going to guide you toward your dreams and not let anything get in the way of achieving them. Buying and/or selling a home is definitely not something you want to DIY!
Read More3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today!
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A lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and some of it may be negative. Some we just don’t know yet. The following three areas of the housing market are critical to understand: interest rates, building materials, and the outlook for an economic slowdown.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
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Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Read More2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
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Whether buying your first home or moving up to your dream home, knowing your options will make the mortgage process easier. Your dream home may already be within your reach.
Read MoreThe Feeling You Get from Owning Your Home
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We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful and compelling ones.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Truth About Housing Affordability
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With wages increasing, price appreciation moderating, and mortgage rates remaining near all-time lows, purchasing a home is a great move based on historic affordability numbers.
Read More4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Summer
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If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings.
Read MoreStarting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!
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In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a high-paced, competitive environment, any advantage you can give yourself will help you on your path to buying your dream home.
Read MoreWhat is Really Happening with Home Prices?
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Price appreciation has slowed over the past year. However, a strong economy and a good housing market have many experts thinking that home values might re-accelerate moderately throughout the rest of this year.
Read MoreHow Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
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Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. Whether you have just begun to save for a down payment or have been saving for years, you may be closer to your dream home than you think!
Read MoreAre Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?
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Great news for anyone who is planning on buying a home this spring! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018.
Read More3 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying a Home
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If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following three questions to help determine if now is a good time for you to buy in today’s market.
Read MoreYour Tax Refund is the Key to Homeownership!
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Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals. For anyone looking to buy a home in 2019, this can be a great jump start toward a down payment!
Read MoreWhat Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?
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There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed!
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