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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

January 31, 2022 - General Information

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 31, 2022

Why Your Home Inspection Matters

January 28, 2022 - General Information

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 28, 2022

The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

January 25, 2022 - General Information

Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 25, 2022

Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

January 24, 2022 - General Information

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 24, 2022

With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

January 19, 2022 - General Information

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 19, 2022

Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

January 17, 2022 - General Information

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 17, 2022

Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market

January 12, 2022 - General Information

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 12, 2022

Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

January 11, 2022 - General Information

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 11, 2022

How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year

January 7, 2022 - General Information

Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 7, 2022

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

January 4, 2022 - General Information

Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 4, 2022

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