Real Estate News

Dec. 11, 2024

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 your budget and your desired location – no matter …

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Dec. 10, 2024

Why Aren't Home Prices Dropping?

Dec. 9, 2024

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents

 

Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market.

That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors …

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Dec. 5, 2024

Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run

 

Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership.

Think of it this way. If you …

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Dec. 3, 2024

Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot

 

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same …

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Dec. 1, 2024

What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now

 

Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is …

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Nov. 28, 2024

Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season

 

With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some may even consider taking their house off the market until next spring. But is that the best choice? Because at this time of year, your home can …

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Nov. 27, 2024

Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

 

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the Federal Reserve (The Fed), maybe you got hopeful mortgage …

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Nov. 21, 2024

Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs

 

With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. And one thing you’ll want to be aware of is just how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown lately.

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Nov. 20, 2024

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

 

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons …

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