Category: Buyer
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Why More Buyers Are Turning to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today
Today’s market has more options than many people realize. Finding the right one could be as simple as getting more information about tools like ARMs. A trusted lender can run the numbers with you, walk you through the what-ifs, and help you explore the possibilities.
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Want a More Affordable Home? Don’t Overlook Condos
The first home you buy doesn’t have to be a single-family house. If affordability has been holding you back, let’s expand your search and see whether a condo could fit the price point you are looking for.
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The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want to Buy
The credit landscape is changing, but action is required on your part. You have to take credit for what you do. And the sooner you get started, the better. Ready to see where you stand? A quick conversation with a loan officer costs you nothing and could show you you’re closer to owning a home…
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How to Give Your Kids Money for a House Without Things Getting Weird
Nearly a quarter of first-time buyers relied on financial help from family or friends for down payments.
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Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off. But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far awary goal. Two choices…
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Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In
Whether you are bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall.
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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get
Headlines and social media make today’s rates sound high. But you have to remember, the rate you’re seeing online and your actual rate could be different. The only way to know what your rate could be is to talk to a trusted lender.
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Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let’s look at what’s actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.
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Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right
Selling this fall is absolutely doable. Now you know four of the biggest things to get right. If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.