Buying Advice For New Homeowners

Nov. 29, 2022

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

3 Ways To Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity ...

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Oct. 5, 2022

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

 

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision ...

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May 24, 2022

Homeowners Have Incredible Leverage Selling Today

In today’s housing market, homeowners have a great opportunity to sell their house and receive the best terms for their situation. That’s because there’s a limited number of homes for sale, creating competition among buyers. Right now, homebuyers want three things:

  • To be the winning bid on their dream home ...
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May 23, 2022

Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard that mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your homeownership plans.

Today, buyers are reacting in one ...

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May 13, 2022

How to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse in a Hot Market

How to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse in a Hot Market

Buying a home is almost always a great investment, and of course, it’s exciting to find and close on a home that you will get to call your own. That feeling of joy and confidence can fade quickly though if certain ...

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May 9, 2022

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home ...

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Jan. 26, 2022

Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

 

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a pre-approval letter prior to making ...

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Dec. 23, 2021

The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

Should I Put Down 20% On A Home?

Putting Down 20% On A Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow ...

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Nov. 23, 2021

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

VA Home Loans For Veterans

VA Home Loans

The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program:

“The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to ...

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Sept. 1, 2021

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

 

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals.

In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an ...

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