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Your Journey to Homeownership

November 19, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 19, 2021

Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.

November 18, 2021 - General Information

Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 18, 2021

Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

November 17, 2021 - General Information

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 17, 2021

4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

November 15, 2021 - General Information

As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 15, 2021

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

November 11, 2021 - General Information

The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 11, 2021

What’s Happening with Home Prices?

November 10, 2021 - General Information

Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 10, 2021

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

November 8, 2021 - General Information

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 8, 2021

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

November 3, 2021 - General Information

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 3, 2021

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

November 1, 2021 - General Information

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has [...] Read More

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Monica Foster November 1, 2021

The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary

October 29, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When [...] Read More

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Monica Foster October 29, 2021

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