Category: Housing Market
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Why a Newly Built Home Might be the Move Right Now
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are more brand-new homes available right now than there were even just…
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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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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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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many people think it is – especially right now. Let’s…
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What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in Today’s Shifting Market
Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past…
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3 Reasons to Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now is the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here is something only the savviest buyers realize. This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years. Here are three…
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Why More Sellers Are Choosing to Move, Even with Today’s Rates
It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider. While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can’t…