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May 15, 2025
What to do and not to do when applying for your mortgage
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May 12, 2025
Home Projects That Boost Value
Home Projects That Boost Value
Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains:
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April 22, 2025
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether …
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April 7, 2025
House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why
If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:
“Now …
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March 18, 2025
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all …
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March 3, 2025
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. …
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Jan. 13, 2025
How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a …
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Jan. 6, 2025
Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a …
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Dec. 11, 2024
Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are certainly more affordable than others, know that working with a trusted real estate agent to find what fits …
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Nov. 11, 2024
The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit
The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy …
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