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Mastering Credit Scores for Home Buying Success
If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make timely payments, pay back debts, and more. Your credit score can also help determine your mortgage rate. An article…
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The Truth About Down Payments
If you plan to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially regarding the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it’s typically not…
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Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a significant milestone that can improve your life. As a first-time homebit, it’s a dream you can make come true. Still, there are some things you’ll need to overtake today’s housing market – specifically, the limited supply of homes for sale and ongoing affordability challenges. You’re ready, willing, and able to buy your first…
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The Love of Homeownership
Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often. Becoming a homeowner is emotional. So, if you’re trying to decide if you want to keep renting or are ready to buy a home this year, it’s so easy to fall in love with homeownership. Customizing…
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INFOGRAPHICS: Homebuying Winning Plays in Today’s Market
In today’s competitive housing market, achieving success requires combining the right team and a solid plan. Here are some key strategies to help you come out on top when buying a home: Build My Dream Team: Surround yourself with a team of professionals who understand the intricacies of the market. This includes real estate agents,…
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Importance of Pre-Approval in 2024
On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s essential if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024. What Pre-Approval Is As part of the homebuying process, your lender will look at your finances to figure out what they’re willing to…
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Why Your Own Agent Matters for New Home Construction
Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a more significant percent of the total homes available for sale than usual. That’s why if you’re craving more options, seeing if a newly built…
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2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last few years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and dropped slightly. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because a lot can influence mortgage rates. Here are just a few of the most impactful factors at play. Inflation…
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Rising Home Listings Amid Falling Mortgage Rates
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor limiting your move options is…
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Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024
Even though home prices are rising nationally, some people still worry they might come down. A recent survey from Fannie Mae found that 24% of people think home prices will decline over the next 12 months. That means almost one out of every four people are dealing with that fear, and you might be, too. To help ease that…