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How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Staying at home doesn’t mean your search for a new place needs to come to a standstill.
Check out these tips on how to explore other neighborhoods virtually in the homebuying process. You may find a spot that better suits your needs …

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Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

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

$\"Buying$ Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing […]

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How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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A recent realtor.com/ survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the homebuying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person.
While they still prefer to physically see a home, virtual home tours and a…

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The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year

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

$\"The$ The last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and outbreaks not seen in many years. It […]

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What You Can Do to Keep Your Dream of Homeownership Moving Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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Don’t put your homeownership plans on hold just because you’re stuck inside.
There are several things you can do right now to keep your home search moving forward.
Connect with an agent, learn about resource programs for things like…

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Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process

Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Two$ The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major part of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the myths surrounding the […]

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Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home

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

$\"Yes,$ The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price appreciation to begin reaccelerating. Many […]

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Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Confidence$ Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey: 1. Understand What it Takes […]

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How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments

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

$\"How$ Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s average […]

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How Your Tax Refund Can Move You Toward Homeownership This Year

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"How$ If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year. Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing […]

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