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What’s Motivating People To Move Right Now?

June 2, 2021 - General Information

This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more time in our current homes has driven many people to reconsider what homeownership means and [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 2, 2021

6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month

June 1, 2021 - General Information

Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors in which we’ve weathered the toughest moments of a global pandemic. Today, 65.6% of [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 1, 2021

How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You

May 27, 2021 - General Information

There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 27, 2021

Buying a Home Is Still Affordable

May 26, 2021 - General Information

The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 26, 2021

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?

May 25, 2021 - General Information

As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 25, 2021

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment

May 21, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 21, 2021

Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold

May 18, 2021 - General Information

Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 18, 2021

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

May 17, 2021 - General Information

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 17, 2021

Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

May 11, 2021 - General Information

It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 11, 2021

The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval

May 7, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning [...] Read More

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Monica Foster May 7, 2021

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