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2022
Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Todays Buyer DemandIf you're thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they're looking for.While the millenn...
10/31/2022
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Lightning Proofing Your HomeBig storms can be scary. With the wind, heavy rain, and the threat of even more extreme weather, they can also bring with them a lot of damage. While a lot of people make plans on how to react to some of the big dangers associated with storms, there’s one more common t...
10/30/2022
Applying for a Mortgage Doesn't Have To Be Scary Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn't need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you're ready, lean o...
10/29/2022
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The Latest on Supply and Demand in HousingOver the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point.The graph below helps ...
10/28/2022
Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a...
10/27/2022
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What's Ahead for Home Prices?As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you're following along with headlines in the media, you're probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling h...
10/26/2022
3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today Some Highlights If you're planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale. You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? A...
10/25/2022
Saving for a Down Payment? Here's What You Should Know.As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach...
10/24/2022
Good Scents: Using Smell to Entice HomebuyersThere are a number of unpleasant smells that can occur in your home. Sometimes they’re temporary bouts of unpleasantness, and other times they stick around. A lot of smells and odors can seem manageable, since even lingering mustiness or other odors ca...
10/23/2022
What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you're thinking of buying or selling this fall.To help you make a confident deci...
10/22/2022
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