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If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that’s 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this benefit, according to Veterans United. And […]
The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now Read More »
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings
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If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. The Relationship Between Home
Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead Read More »
If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have to go right for the deal to go through. But
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The Federal Reserve just announced its second interest rate cut of the year and officially ended Quantitative Tightening (QT) following a mild inflation report. This move is already making waves in the housing market, creating new opportunities for both homebuyers and sellers. What This Means for Homebuyers With mortgage rates now hovering near multi-year lows,
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Homebuyers, Sellers, and the Housing Market Read More »
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is
Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. Read More »
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . .
Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Read More »
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means
Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All Read More »
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point in more than a year, and it’s already making an impact across the housing market. More buyers are re-entering the market and homeowners are re-evaluating their refinance options. Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or simply want to stay prepared, this shift could open the door to
Weekly Real Estate Market Update: Mortgage Rates Drop to the Lowest Levels in a Year Read More »
Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think investors are the top reason housing feels so expensive
The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think) Read More »