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Myth and Fact 22 (Video)
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Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes

Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time. If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns […]
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Home Buying Tips 14 (Video)
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Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?

Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It’s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re curious […]

Buyers Myth and Fact 22 (Video)

Buyers Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time. If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns […]

Buyers Home Buying Tips 14 (Video)

Sellers Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House? Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It’s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re curious […]

Sellers The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or […]

Buyers Are Home Prices Going To Come Down? Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: […]

Infographics Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home’s Equity Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. The typical homeowner gained $28,000 over the past year and has a grand total of $305,000 in equity. And there are a lot of great ways you can use that equity. Want to know how much equity […]

Sellers Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home’s Equity (Video) Home equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you owe on your mortgage. And for most people it’s gotten a big boost in recent years, thanks to rising home prices. If you want to find out how much equity you have, reach out for a professional equity assessment […]

Buyers How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what’s ahead. One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much it costs banks to borrow money from each other. While the Federal Reserve (the Fed) doesn’t […]

Buyers Real Estate Terms #19 (Video)

Buyers Disability Income Mortgage Reports Quote If you’re wondering if buying a home with disability income is possible, the good news is, the answer is yes. If you want to learn more or explore your options for a home loan, connect with a lender. With the right team in place, we can make your dream of homeownership a reality.

Buyers Myth and Fact #21 (Video)

Buyers Inflation Is Trending Down Inflation is cooling – and that’s a good sign for mortgage rates. Once the rate of inflation reaches the Fed’s target of 2%, they may lower the Federal Funds Rate. When they do, mortgage rates are likely to respond. But this isn’t the only factor at play. For the latest updates on what’s happening, follow […]

Sellers Home Selling Tips #14 (Video)

Buyers A Newly Built Home May Be More Cost-Effective New trend alert. The median price for new builds has dipped lower than the median for existing homes. Plus, some builders are tossing in sweet perks like competitive mortgage rates and free upgrades. So, if you aren’t already considering brand-new homes, it may be worth looking into. Drop a comment with your dream home feature, […]

Buyers 5 Reasons to Buy a House (Video)

Infographics Foreclosure Delinquency Rates Are on the Decline Do high prices at the gas pump and grocery store have you worried more people are going to fall behind on their mortgage payments? If you’re thinking that’ll lead to a surge of foreclosures, let this reassure you. Serious delinquencies (loans that are 3 or more monthly payments past due) are on the decline – […]

Infographics Affordability Is Reshaping Migration Trends Having a hard time finding a place to call home in your budget? Thousands of Americans are on the move in search of better affordability. That’s because broadening where you’re looking could help you find somewhere your money takes you a little further.

Buyers A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes can sometimes lead to more cost-effective options, especially […]

Buyers Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the Horizon Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on everything from gas to groceries are fueling unnecessary concerns that more people are going to have trouble making their mortgage payments. But, does that mean there’s a big wave of foreclosures […]