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What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of...

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Jan 29, 2021


Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the...

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Jan 15, 2021


What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by...

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Jan 1, 2021


Planning for 2021
As the year starts to wind down, we are preparing to move forward! There's nothing like some beach-time to plan for 2021. We carved out...

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Dec 31, 2020


Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season
If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want...

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Dec 29, 2020


Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit...

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Dec 24, 2020


The Path to Homeownership
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to...

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Dec 17, 2020


Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for...

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Dec 10, 2020


With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last...

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Dec 8, 2020


Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already...

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Dec 4, 2020


The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind...

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Dec 3, 2020


Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit...

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Nov 20, 2020


The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues...

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Oct 9, 2020


A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the...

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Oct 2, 2020


The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb
Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted...

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Sep 30, 2020


The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home
Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise....

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Sep 25, 2020


10 RESALE VALUE FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR NEXT HOUSE
When you are shopping for a home, selling it later may not cross your mind. But it should! Purchasing a home is a major investment. You...

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Sep 18, 2020


Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise
One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the resilience of the residential real estate market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the...

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Sep 16, 2020


Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer...

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Sep 10, 2020


Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade
Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low....

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Sep 4, 2020



