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HOME EQUITY SURGE AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMEOWNERS

Published: May 25, 2021
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket...

BUYING A HOUSE THIS YEAR? PATIENCE IS KEY

Published: May 5, 2021
Are you trying to buy a house this year? Then you are asking the same question that many other homebuyers are asking right now, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means patience is key. ...

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SECURE A LOW MORTGAGE RATE

Published: April 23, 2021
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time...

VACATION HOME DEMAND

Published: April 16, 2021
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than s...

SAVING FOR A DOWN PAYMENT

Published: April 9, 2021
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the�...

YOUR HOMEBUYING BUDGET AND MORTGAGE RATES

Published: March 30, 2021
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. ...

TO REMODEL OR NOT TO REMODEL BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME

Published: March 24, 2021
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vita...

REAL ESTATE MARKET HELPING TODAY’S ECONOMY

Published: March 17, 2021
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade Then came the anno...

THIS IS NOTHING LIKE THE LAST TIME – 6 SIMPLE GRAPHS

Published: March 12, 2021
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substa...

IS BUYING A HOUSE TODAY A SMART MOVE?

Published: March 8, 2021
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and on...

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