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Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction /

\"PatienceThe question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale, and that number keeps […]

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4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths /

\"4Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices. In such a hot market, houses are selling quickly. According to […]

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Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home

For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"PlanningThis year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below the historic norm. Here’s why. After creeping up for seven […]

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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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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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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

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

\"HowMortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased […]

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Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price

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

\"WhyFor generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price of the house. Buyers would then try to determine how much less than the full price […]

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

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

\"WhatAccording to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. While stricter lending standards could be a challenge for […]

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