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How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

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

\"HowOne of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think. Using data from […]

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93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy /

\"93%A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment […]

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Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market /

Some Highlights

If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs.
With benefits that include a …

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Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

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

\"HomeownershipA Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan […]

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Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction /

\"LatestLast Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our lives are deeply impacted by our nation’s economy. The […]

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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

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

\"YourIf you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that Americans […]

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There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"There’sToday, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing […]

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Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials /

\"IsSince the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of Europe, which was still in many […]

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