Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting
Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit...
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Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past...
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater...
The Do’s and Don’ts after Applying for a Mortgage
Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re...
Is it time to sell?
Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here...
Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Some Highlights Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes at a record-breaking pace. According to the latest report from the...
Can't make your mortgage payments? Watch this video to understand what "forbearance" means.
Preferably, you want your lender/servicer to add the missed mortgage payments to the end of your mortgage, and extend the term of your...
Mortgage Market is Freaking People Out
There are too many counter-intuitive and frustrating developments in the mortgage market to comprehend all at one time, let alone...
Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices...
How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are...
Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving...
Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?
Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a...
One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month....
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s...
A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro
Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful...
10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer
Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start, here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will...
Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved!
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This...
Renters Paying Substantially More While Owning Costs Are Much Less
In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has...
One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home
The largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents,...
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