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Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes?
Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight?...
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Feb 25, 20252 min read


How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest...
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Feb 24, 20253 min read


Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth...
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Feb 21, 20251 min read


Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that...
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Feb 20, 20253 min read


The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities
After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years....
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Feb 19, 20253 min read


Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are...
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Feb 17, 20253 min read


The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey , the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number...
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Jan 31, 20253 min read


Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable . Maybe you feel the same way. With...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set...
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Jan 28, 20253 min read


3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait...
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Jan 27, 20253 min read


Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about...
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Jan 25, 20252 min read


If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like...
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Jan 23, 20253 min read


Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even...
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Jan 22, 20252 min read


When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re...
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Jan 21, 20252 min read


One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of...
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Jan 20, 20252 min read


Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?
Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some...
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Jan 16, 20252 min read


The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan...
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Jan 15, 20252 min read


How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net...
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Jan 14, 20252 min read


What To Save for When Buying a Home
Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may...
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Jan 10, 20253 min read


Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges
Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles ...
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Jan 8, 20253 min read


