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What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And to do that, always...

Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is building a solid credit score. Lenders review your credit to...

These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home

There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of homeownership are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Here’s why. The word home truly means something different to everyone. Whether it’s...

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled...

Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates

Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking...

Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House

If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and...

What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics

What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think. There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are also thousands of programs available...