According to headlines, some markets are seeing a decline in home prices. And here’s what you need to know if you’re starting to doubt your plans because of what you’re reading in the media. It’s true that some metro areas are experiencing modest price reductions. But don’t let that take precedence over this straightforward reality. […]
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In today’s market, first-time homebuyers may feel that the odds are stacked against them. However, if you know where to look, there are programs and resources available that can be helpful. And what can facilitate the process of becoming a homeowner? a home loan from FHA. The reason so many first-time homebuyers are using them
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Many buyers are currently putting their plans on hold in the hopes that mortgage rates will drop, possibly returning to the all-time low of 3% from a few years ago. The problem is that those rates were never intended to be permanent. They were a temporary reaction to a very particular event. Additionally, it’s time
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You need to be a little more careful about making sure your house looks its best when you sell it now that buyers have more options. One great way to do that is with staged items. What Is Home Staging? Not to make your house look really cool or like it belongs in a magazine.
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It seems like every news story about the housing market these days is accompanied by a grain of doubt. Are costs going up or down? Do you think we’re going to crash? When will rates go down? And the news may make you wonder if it’s really a good time to buy a house right
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Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. The housing market is going through a unique time right now. The Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) both say that the median price of a newly built home is less than the median price of an existing home, which
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You may have recently asked yourself, “Is it even worth it to try to buy a house right now?” With home prices so high and mortgage rates that won’t go down, renting may seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe the only thing you can do. You really do feel that way. Also,
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Homes were selling very quickly and for a lot more than they were listed for a few years ago. It looked like people would pay any price and still be in line at the door. The housing market today is different, though. Since there are more items for sale, buyers are being pickier. A few
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Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped a lot of Veterans buy homes for the past 80 years. A lot of Veterans can use this powerful program, but most of them don’t know about one of its main benefits. Veterans United says that only 3 out of 10 Veterans know that they may be able
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There are likely to be some terms you don’t understand when you buy a house for the first time. That can be a lot to handle, especially when you’re making one of the biggest purchases of your life. You don’t have to know a lot of real estate jargon, which is good news. That’s the
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