Buyers

Jan. 6, 2024

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power



If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Here's a look at current rates and what it means for your purchasing power.

Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have …

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Jan. 4, 2024

Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer



If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future all-season patio, be sure you’re working with a trusted lender to prioritize …

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Jan. 3, 2024

Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions



If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on …

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Dec. 28, 2023

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 …

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Dec. 27, 2023

Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step



If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life.

Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. …

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Dec. 20, 2023

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 …

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Dec. 13, 2023

The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market



If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply of homes currently for sale. Whether you're buying or selling, the number of homes in your area is something you should pay attention to. Here's …

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Dec. 8, 2023

Your Homebuying Adventure [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

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Dec. 5, 2023

When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go?



If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell, how does the current …

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Dec. 4, 2023

Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years



Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers …

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