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No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping

[ad_1] Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the…
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Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap in 2019

[ad_1] Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for the new year may include buying, and you wouldn’t be alone! According…
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How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing

[ad_1] Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your…
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What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?

[ad_1] National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller,…
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The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing…
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2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?

[ad_1] Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are…
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Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?

[ad_1] The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your…
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Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters

[ad_1] Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed that…
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4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Winter!

[ad_1] Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insight report revealed that home prices have appreciated by 5.6% over the last 12 months.…
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Home Prices Up 6.34% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if…
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Buyers: Don’t Be Surprised by Closing Costs!

[ad_1] Many homebuyers think that saving for their down payment is enough to buy the house of their dreams, but what about the closing costs that are required to obtain a mortgage? By law, a homebuyer will receive a loan estimate from their…
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Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?

[ad_1] The top concern for most first-time home buyers is their ability to save for a down payment. According to a new survey, 36% of millennials took on a second job to make their dreams of homeownership a reality in 2017.  Among millennials…