The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends
- Maria Sandberg
- 04/23/24
If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact ...
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Facts in Focus | Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
- Kyle Frazier
- 04/19/24
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before y...
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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums
- Maria Sandberg
- 04/16/24
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the Un...
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Facts in Focus | Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?
- Kyle Frazier
- 04/12/24
When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too beca...
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Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home
- Maria Sandberg
- 04/9/24
Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home
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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here
- Maria Sandberg
- 04/2/24
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the b...
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What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
- Maria Sandberg
- 03/26/24
Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy...
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Facts in Focus | Your Home Is a Powerful Investment
- Kyle Frazier
- 03/17/24
Going into last year (2023), there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to correct....
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What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?
- Maria Sandberg
- 03/12/24
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 y...
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Facts in Focus | The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
- Kyle Frazier
- 03/8/24
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, popu...
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What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home
- Maria Sandberg
- 03/4/24
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 ...
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The Truth About Down Payments
- Maria Sandberg
- 02/27/24
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to ...
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Facts in Focus | Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised ... Up
- Kyle Frazier
- 02/24/24
Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and...
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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
- Maria Sandberg
- 02/20/24
If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearin...
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Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell
- Maria Sandberg
- 02/13/24
Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on...
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Facts in Focus | Demographic Tailwinds in 2024 Real Estate
- Kyle Frazier
- 02/10/24
We are now ramping up for what should be a busy year in real estate. Why? Demographics.
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Two of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
- Maria Sandberg
- 02/6/24
If you’re looking to buy a home, or if you will need to refinance in the near future, you’ve probably been paying close attenti...
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Facts in Focus | Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House
- Kyle Frazier
- 02/2/24
As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spri...
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Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?
- Maria Sandberg
- 01/30/24
Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot o...
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Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn
- Maria Sandberg
- 01/23/24
Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn
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Facts in Focus | 2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
- Kyle Frazier
- 01/20/24
If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent dow...
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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage
- Maria Sandberg
- 01/16/24
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own...
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Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024
- Maria Sandberg
- 01/9/24
A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward traj...
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3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024
- Maria Sandberg
- 01/2/24
If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work...
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Facts in Focus | Saving for a Home in 2024
- Kyle Frazier
- 12/31/23
If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be...
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Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline
- Maria Sandberg
- 12/26/23
When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made b...
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Facts in Focus | Experts Weigh In - 2024 Housing Market Forecast
- Kyle Frazier
- 12/22/23
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market i...
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What You Need To Know About Down Payments
- Maria Sandberg
- 12/19/23
If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.
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Facts in Focus | The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
- Kyle Frazier
- 12/15/23
If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply ...
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The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying
- Maria Sandberg
- 12/13/23
There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can aff...
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Ideas for an Eco Friendly Holiday at Home
- Maria Sandberg
- 12/5/23
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it can also be the mos...
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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?
- Maria Sandberg
- 11/28/23
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a ...
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Facts in Focus | Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own
- Kyle Frazier
- 11/26/23
Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority are thankful they took the leap and bought a home. But why? It’s because of the ma...
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Need to Sweeten a Deal? Understanding Seller Concessions
- Maria Sandberg
- 11/22/23
Buying and selling real estate can involve many complex negotiations. Buyers and sellers generally pay for their own closing co...
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Facts in Focus | The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
- Kyle Frazier
- 11/18/23
The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If yo...
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Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market
- Maria Sandberg
- 11/14/23
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starti...
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Facts in Focus | Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?
- Kyle Frazier
- 11/11/23
Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You're not alone. Some people ...
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Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less
- Maria Sandberg
- 11/7/23
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. If you’re like many homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furn...
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Facts In Focus | What Are Accessory Dwelling Units and How Can They Benefit You?
- Maria Sandberg
- 11/3/23
Maybe you’re in the market for a home and are having a hard time finding the right one that fits your budget. Or perhaps you’re...
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Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/31/23
Here’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market.
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Facts in Focus | Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z
- Kyle Frazier
- 10/27/23
The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It's a symbol of stability, independence, and havin...
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Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/24/23
During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay ...
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Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/17/23
Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been followi...
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How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/10/23
If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like...
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Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/3/23
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family...
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Facts In Focus | The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
- Maria Sandberg
- 10/1/23
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it...
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Beginning with Pre-Approval
- Maria Sandberg
- 09/26/23
If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgag...
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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
- Maria Sandberg
- 09/19/23
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list y...
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Facts In Focus | Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move
- Maria Sandberg
- 09/16/23
Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to ...
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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023
- Maria Sandberg
- 09/12/23
Here's a look at the new forecasts for the rest of the year.
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