Category: Buyer
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Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the…
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Closing Costs
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you will be responsible for. While you are busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you will want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what…
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Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you are probably wondering should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make this decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? In the latest survey, experts say home prices are going to keep going up for the next…
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Your Home is a Powerful Investment
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%. That might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s what actually happened.…
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Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you are looking to break…
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Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up
Over the past few months experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals. They are even more confident prices will rise, not fall! So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted and what’s caused the change. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now The chart below…
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Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash
If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring house prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. Today’s market is very different than it was before…
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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house…