Home Buying

20
May
2022

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

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Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment.

20
May
2022

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

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Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment.

06
May
2021

Buying in a Sellers Market

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Home buying is often made possible or unreachable due to the local and national economy. Fortunately, what goes up, must come down. So, for buyers who can wait, economic changes in supply and demand can create opportunities. These shifts in real estate are known as buyer’s markets and seller’s markets.

28
Apr
2021

Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

Tara Szopinski Home Buyer Tips, Mortagage Tips 1,344 Comments

The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale, and that number keeps rising. Why? It’s because there are Continue reading »

16
Apr
2021

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Ticks Up in April

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The national reading for home builder confidence rose one point to an index reading of 83 in April; the National Association of Home Builders predicted a reading of 84. Component readings for April’s national index readings were mixed. Builder confidence in current market conditions for single-family homes rose one point to 88. Builder confidence in market conditions for single-family homes in the next six months fell two points to 81 but homebuilder confidence in buyer traffic in new home developments rose two points to an index reading of 75.

06
Apr
2021

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

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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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that Americans can expect an average Continue reading »

26
Feb
2021

Common Mistakes The Experienced Homebuyers Tend To Make

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When people are looking at buying a home, there are a few common mistakes that first-time homebuyers make; however, there are mistakes that seasoned homebuyers make as well. What are the most common mistakes that people make when they are looking for a new home for the second or third time? There are a few key examples to keep in mind.

07
Oct
2020

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

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In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.

18
Aug
2020

A Bidding War Is Taking Place Among Homebuyers

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While businesses have fallen on hard times during the past few months, there are signs that the economy is going to start to recover quickly. This could mean that homebuyers are entering the market again as well.

30
Jul
2020

Why Now Is A Great Time To Apply For A Home Loan

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The idea of owning a home is enough to bring joy to nearly anyone’s eyes. The reality is that many people are a bit skeptical about looking for a home in the present climate. While the pandemic can make it hard for people to go outside and explore, now is still a great time to apply for a home loan.

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Home Buying

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

Buying in a Sellers Market

Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Ticks Up in April

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

Common Mistakes The Experienced Homebuyers Tend To Make

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

A Bidding War Is Taking Place Among Homebuyers

Why Now Is A Great Time To Apply For A Home Loan

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