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The True Value of Homeownership

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging.

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better.

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market.
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If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer.

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know.

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more.

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful.

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances.
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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]
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If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year.

What You Need To Know About Home Price News

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow.

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come.

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity.
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While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.
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While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low.

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve.

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash.

It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built Home

If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging.
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- Not sure if selling your house is the right move today? You should know there are a number of reasons it still makes sense to sell now.
- Your house will stand out because inventory is low. That’s why the number of offers on recently sold homes is on the rise. And most homeowners have a lot of equity that can fuel a move.

How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age.

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house.

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession.

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should by a home this year?
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- With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
- You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance.

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market.

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers.

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring.

The Power of Pre-Approval

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge.
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