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Buying a Home is Cheaper than Renting in 38 States! [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: According to a study by GOBankingRates, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in 38 states across the country. In six states the difference between buying & renting would account for less than a $50 monthly difference,…
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The Cost of NOT Paying PMI

[ad_1] Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment…
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5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained

[ad_1] Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House…
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Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers. 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! [ad_2] Source…
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Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US

[ad_1] The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six…
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What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals…
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First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%!

[ad_1] According to the Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors, 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% in 2017. Many potential homebuyers believe that a 20% down payment…
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House-Buying Power at Near-Historic Levels

[ad_1] We keep hearing that home affordability is approaching crisis levels. While this may be true in a few metros across the country, housing affordability is not a challenge in the clear majority of the country. In their most recent Real…
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You DO NOT Need 20% Down to Buy Your Home NOW!

[ad_1] The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market.…
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The Cost of Renting vs. Buying [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.8%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced…
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Why Home Prices Are Increasing

[ad_1] There are many unsubstantiated theories as to why home values are continuing to increase. From those who are worried that lending standards are again becoming too lenient (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that…
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Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting in the Majority of the US

[ad_1] The results of the 2018 Rental Affordability Report from ATTOM show that buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 54% of U.S. counties analyzed for the report. The updated numbers show…