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Winning Offers in a Seller’s Market

How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number…

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March 16, 2021

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Competition In Today’s Housing Market

How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home.Meeting with your lender…

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March 14, 2021

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Where Have All the Houses Gone?

In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of…

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February 23, 2021

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast,…

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February 18, 2021

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the…

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February 3, 2021

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Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however,…

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January 20, 2021

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Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?

It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way –…

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December 27, 2020

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Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As…

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December 14, 2020

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With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter,…

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December 3, 2020

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Why Do I Need Earnest Money?

When you’re shopping for a home, it can feel like you’re hemorrhaging money. You’ve got all sorts of things to pay for, from loan application fees to home inspections, so…

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November 16, 2020

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Category: Buying

Winning Offers in a Seller’s Market

Competition In Today’s Housing Market

Where Have All the Houses Gone?

Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?

Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

Why Do I Need Earnest Money?

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