Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. …
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Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. …
Continue Reading about The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. …
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Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. …
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Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. …
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If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. …
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Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. …
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Multi-generational living is on the rise. …
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Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. …
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Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. …
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. …
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