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Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a...
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Jan 73 min read


Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to...
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Jan 62 min read


Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home
Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect...
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Jan 22 min read


New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025
This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your...
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Jan 13 min read


What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?
Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new ? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the appeal of new home...
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Dec 27, 20243 min read


The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives...
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Dec 24, 20242 min read


How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country...
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Dec 23, 20242 min read


Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read


More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market
More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. And after several years with very few homes ...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth....
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Dec 16, 20243 min read


What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read


The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move , a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market...
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Dec 12, 20242 min read


How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read


What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?
You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash . And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can...
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Dec 10, 20242 min read


Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it...
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Dec 9, 20242 min read


When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read


Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read


