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It’s Not Just About the Price of the Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"It’s$ When most of us begin searching for a home, we naturally start by looking at the price. It’s important, however, to closely consider what else impacts the purchase. It’s not just the price of the house that matters, but the overall cost in the long run. Today, that’s largely impacted by low mortgage rates. Low […]

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Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Three$ With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy […]

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The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy / Ajeenah Crittendon

Some Highlights

The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise.
This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage ra…

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Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Why$ You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, […]

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Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Should$ Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at […]

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The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"The$ Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from […]

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Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

Some Highlights

Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low.
Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant….

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Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Homes$ Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as prices rise. Here’s why. According to the Mortgage Monitor Report […]

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Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Current$ Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: […]

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2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates / Ajeenah Crittendon

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Some Highlights

A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers.
Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment.
Let’s connect today if your needs have recently changed and you’re ready to make a move this year.

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