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75% of Renters Have Been Misinformed

[ad_1] Recently, multiple headlines have been written asserting that homeownership is less affordable today than at any other time in the last decade. Though the headlines are accurate, they lack context and lead too many Americans to believe…
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Why Has Housing Supply Increased as Sales Have Slowed Down?

[ad_1] According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes for sale this year compared to last year has increased for the last four months, all while sales of existing…
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5 Tips When Buying a Newly Constructed Home

[ad_1] The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra steps that must take place. To ensure…
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2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

[ad_1] Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that, “Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase…
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The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Every Hour in the US Housing Market:  596 Homes Sell 278 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.20 [ad_2] Source link
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How Will Home Sales Measure Up Next Year?

[ad_1] There are many questions about where home sales are headed next year. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer this question. Here are our sources: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – As the leading advocate…
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Taking Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

[ad_1] A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainties about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification. For many, the mortgage…
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Are You Spending TOO Much on Rent?

[ad_1] Chances are if you are renting you are spending too much of your income on your monthly housing expense. There is a long-standing ‘rule’ that a household should not pay more than 28% of their income on their rent or mortgage payment.…
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Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Until You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 72% of buyers who purchased homes…
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Where are Home Values Headed over the Next Few Years?

[ad_1] There are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation…
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Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again!

[ad_1] According to a new study from Urban Institute, there are over 19 million millennials in 31 cities who are not only ready and willing to become homeowners, but are able to as well! Now that the largest generation since baby boomers…
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Housing Is Still Affordable in the United States!

[ad_1] Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.” If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your…