Jennifer Louden's Blog
Knowing about the resources available can make the path to homeownership easier and keep life-changing plans from being put on hold.
The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership.…
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Key elements of Southern house styles
Rich with historical inspiration, Southern house styles are still popular in the world of modern architecture. What’s known as Southern architecture is largely inspired by a specific time period, and…
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Keeping that low mortgage rate is smart – until it starts holding you back. If a move is likely on the horizon for you, even if it’s a few years down the line, it’s worth thinking through the numbers now, so you can plan ahead.
Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with…
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It’s important to plan carefully and make sure all parties are clear on the details. To figure out if co-buying makes sense for you, let’s connect.
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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