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Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more challenging in recent years: “Since […]
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The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes
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Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer. 1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional Rely on an
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for sale today
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If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a result. That means you may have
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With a limited number of properties for sale today and so many buyers hoping to make a purchase before mortgage rates increase further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Let’s look at how that breaks down state-by-state (see map below): The same report
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If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house and make a move, you may be inclined to because you’ve heard prices are increasing, listings are going quickly, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their properties. But it brings up the question, why are conditions so great for sellers today? And most importantly, what can you expect
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According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by about 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of 2022. The rate climbed by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Take a look at the visual that show’s how mortgage rate movement throughout 2021
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If you’re thinking of making a move in the near future, you may be trying to determine whether it’s better to buy a home that’s already on the market or try building a new one. Since the current supply of homes available for sale in the real estate market is low, it’s beneficial to consider either option.
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may be curious how your student loan debt might affect those plans. Is it necessary to wait until you’ve completed the payment of your student loans before you purchase your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To help answer your
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