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How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020

January 22, 2020 - General Information

Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 22, 2020

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

November 18, 2019 - General Information

In a recent article, First American shared how millennials are not really any different from previous generations when it comes to the goal of homeownership; it is still a huge part of their American Dream. The piece, however, also reveals, [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 18, 2019

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process

October 11, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing homes with down payments as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Your local professionals are here to help you determine how much you [...] Read More

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Monica Foster October 11, 2019

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

October 7, 2019 - General Information

Contrary to common misconception, a down payment is often much less than many believe. According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market: “More [...] Read More

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Monica Foster October 7, 2019

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away

August 23, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 23, 2019

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

August 6, 2019 - General Information

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 6, 2019

5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

July 9, 2019 - General Information

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 9, 2019

What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

June 19, 2019 - General Information

Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 19, 2019

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

June 10, 2019 - General Information

Freddie Mac recently released a report entitled, “Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research.” Their research revealed that, “For many prospective homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the largest barrier to achieving the goal of homeownership. Part of the challenge for those planning [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 10, 2019

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

May 8, 2019 - General Information

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 8, 2019

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How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

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