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  • 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

    4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

    Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp…

  • The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]

    The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Some Highlights

  • Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

    Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

    Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s what…

  • What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

    What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

    If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you too. Data from Bright…

  • Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

    Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

    If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re looking…

  • The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

    The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

    If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like…

  • Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

    Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

    There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen.   According to Jacob…

  • What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

    What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

    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 payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your credit score can also help…

  • The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

    The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Some Highlights

  • Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash

    Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash

    If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. Today’s market is very different than it was…