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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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You may be like many others who had hoped to buy a home this year but shied away due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates. However, there’s something you should think about. According to a recent report from ATTOM Data, owning a home in the United States is more cost-effective compared to renting. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “.
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After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. December data has not yet
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