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Are Homeowners Renovating to Sell or to Stay?

[ad_1] Over the past few years, two trends have emerged in the housing market: Home renovations have shot up Inventory of homes available for sale on the market has dropped A ‘normal’ housing market is defined by having a 6-month supply…
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How to Honor a Veteran Today and Everyday

[ad_1] One hundred years ago, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we marked the end of the “war to end all wars.” That day, which was to be observed annually on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, became…
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VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans & 2 million active duty service members which helps them achieve their dreams of homeownership. In 2017,…
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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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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here’s Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner

[ad_1] With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced…