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How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your…
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It shows how much wealth homeowners and renters have – and the difference is significant.
Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how…
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It is not tied directly to mortgage rates, but mortgage rates can at times be influenced through this process.
What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market…
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It doesn’t matter whether you plan to move soon or not, it can still pay off to make strategic updates that’ll help you love your home now and stand out later.
Home Projects That Boost Value Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money…
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Inventory is rising and the market is normalizing.
Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today Some Highlights A growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is…
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Interest rates: they are continually in the news, but how does that affect your actual payment? This will give you some insight into how the rates affect you and your buying power.
How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment Some Highlights Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn’t try to time the market.…
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Interest Rates: Even a small rate change can make a big difference to your monthly bill.
How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact…
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Insurance on your house: A basic guide to homeowners insurance policies
Homeowners insurance is more than just insurance on a house. While policies offer financial protection for damage to your home’s structure, it’s important to understand the other facets of this…
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Indications are that buyer demand is growing stronger, and more are ready to return to the market. While we won’t see a massive wave of buyers like a few years ago, there will be more activity this year compared to last.
A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You? This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of…
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Increase the value of your home with the right upgrades
The best renovations and home improvement projects enrich the space while also increasing the value of your property. Here is a basic guide to help you boost the resale value…
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