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You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment Some HighlightsMany people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far...

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even...

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing...

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last...

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business...

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many...

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023

If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it...

Closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King Day

We will be closed in honor of the legacy of Martin Luther King. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th.

Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on.Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get...

What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty...