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With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

$\"With$ Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been […]

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Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Achieving$ Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]

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What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"What’s$ After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. […]

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Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market

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

$\"Two$ If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot market. Act Early and Save The earlier […]

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Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Why$ If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during […]

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How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights

If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals.
It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your sea…

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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

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

$\"Avoid$ Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents have been rising since 1988 […]

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How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"How$ As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set your goal based on a common […]

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Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Expert$ As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in […]

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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

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

$\"5$ As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition. 1. Know Your Budget Knowing your budget and what you can afford […]

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