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Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home
If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and saving for a home may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. A...
Mortgage Application Doesn’t Have to Be Scary [Infographic]
SOME HIGHLIGHTS Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage application doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When ...Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand
If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyer demands are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While t...
Home Price Forecast for 2023
As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling f...
How Is Housing During a Recession?
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a r...
Pre-approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey
If you’re planning to do homebuying this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-appr...
