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How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWhile remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.If you’re one of

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The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of HomeownershipBuying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential

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Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream HomesThe way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll

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Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability ChallengesAre you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right

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Mortgage Rate Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?

Mortgage Rate Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?By Erika Giovanetti|Updated: Sept. 8, 2023Mortgage rates had previously been forecasted to fall in 2023, but they’ve stayed higher for

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house,

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Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsHolding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?Data shows buyers are

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Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while

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Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking

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What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 YearsIf you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how

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Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a MoveReaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting

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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsLast year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn

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Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable HomesHave you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some

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Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible FutureIf you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates

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Top 7 Tips To Attract The Best Offers For Your Home

Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your HomeNot long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal

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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot

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Why It's Still a Seller's Market Today

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market TodayEven though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller&rsquo

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Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsYour equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices 

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How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

How Inflation Affects the Housing MarketHave you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one,

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Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the NormAre you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know:

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Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After AllEven though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s

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Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing MarketGeneration Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to

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Today's Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsThere are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal

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More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer DemandThere’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and

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Why You Need a True Expert in Today's Housing Market

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing MarketThe housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more

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Why You Don't Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate MortgagesIf you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back.

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Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right NowThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This

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Don't Expect a Wave of Foreclosures

Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWith ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures.

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People Want Less Expensive Homes - And Builders Are Responding

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are RespondingIn today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are

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Don't Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

Don’t Expect a Flood of ForeclosuresThe rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their

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Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To SellIf you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don

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Where Are People Moving Today and Why?

Where Are People Moving Today and Why?Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory 

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Home Prices Are Back on the Rise

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and&

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About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today

About 11,000 Houses Will Sell TodaySome homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now.

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The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home

The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction HomeBuying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s

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7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)

7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)  To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home.Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners.

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There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market TodayWondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few

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Four Ways You Can Use Your Equity

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home EquityIf you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values

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Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWant to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again

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How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

How Inflation Affects Mortgage RatesWhen you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does

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How To Know If You're Ready to Buy a Home

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a HomeIf you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your

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Sellers: Don't Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You BackMany homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher

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Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters TodayWhile this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and

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Key Housing Market Trends

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market

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Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than UsualEven though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today

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Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a HomeWhile the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas

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Don't Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home PricesIf you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably:

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Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren't Like 2008

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s

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Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11

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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

Owning Your Home Helps You Build WealthYou may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to

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Explaining Today's Mortgage Rates

Explaining Today’s Mortgage RatesIf you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them.

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Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New NormalBefore you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right

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Home Prices Are Rebounding

Home Prices Are ReboundingIf you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to.

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying HorizonsEven as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy

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MLS Release: The Houston Housing Market Remains Steady In June

THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET REMAINSSTEADY IN JUNEThe latest MLS release with June 2023 residential sales statistics has been posted in the HAR Newsroom. Please Click here to read the release. It will

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Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move?

Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move?If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

Momentum Is Building for New Home ConstructionIf you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the

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Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

Reasons Your Home May Not Be SellingWhen it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that

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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsDownsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still

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Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide

Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You DecideDoes your current home no longer serve your needs?If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This

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Today's Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for SellersOne of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want

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Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You're Considering Buying a Home

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a HomeIf you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about

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Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American DreamEveryone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success,

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Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More TodayWhen it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage

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Key Reasons To Use A Real Estate Agent When You Sell

Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsAn agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales

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Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today

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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the CrashYou might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the

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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long RunToday’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home

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The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your OwnSelling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often

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Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation,

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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit ScoresIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for

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Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract BuyersAre you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features

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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today's Market

Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s MarketThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly

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Saving for a Down Payment? Here's What You Need To Know.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One

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How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.Over time,

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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community

Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your CommunityIf you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your

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A Drop in Equity Doesn't Mean Low Equity

A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low EquityYou may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values.

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Your Needs Matter More Than Today's Mortgage Rates

Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage RatesIf you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while

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Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends....

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and

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Why You Can't Compare Now to the 'Unicorn' Years of the Housing Market

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsComparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a

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This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our LifetimeWhen you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most

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The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So HighToday’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling

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Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term InvestmentWith all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in

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Oops! Home Prices Didn't Crash After All

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After AllDuring the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts

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Reasons To Own Your Home

Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.Owning a home

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National Real Estate Market Update for 2023

National Real Estate Market Update for 2023There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest

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The True Value of Homeownership

The True Value of HomeownershipBuying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it

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Keys to Success for FIrst-Time Homebuyers

Keys to Success for First-Time HomebuyersBuying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it

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Today's Real Estate Market The 'Unicorns' Have Galloped Off

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped OffComparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due

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Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun

Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it&rsquo

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The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to ExpertsIf you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available

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Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against InflationYou’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This SummerFor many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like

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Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their SideThe process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There

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How To Become A Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer's Budget May 2023

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1

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Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics For Busy Households - April 2023

Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family

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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates (Infographic) May 19, 2023

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power

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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand May 18, 2023

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer DemandThe spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is

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What You Need To Know About Home Price News May 17, 2023

What You Need To Know About Home Price NewsThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may

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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us May 16, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind UsIf you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet

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Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now May 15, 2023

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right NowEven though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In

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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us May 12, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWhile home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to

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The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren't Selling May 11, 2023

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t SellingIf you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s

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The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates May 10, 2023

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage RatesIf you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But

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Why Today's Housing Market Is Not About To Crash May 9, 2023

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To CrashThere’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the

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It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built Home May 8, 2023

It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built HomeIf you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as

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Reasons To Sell Your Houses Today May 5, 2023

Reasons To Sell Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsNot sure if selling your house is the right move today? You should know there are a number of reasons it still makes sense to sell now

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How Homeowners Win When They Downsize May 4, 2023

How Homeowners Win When They DownsizeDownsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile.

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Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates May 3, 2023

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage RatesIf you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good

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A Recession Doesn't Equal a Housing Crisis May 2, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing CrisisEverywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering

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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today May 1, 2023

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting TodayWondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge

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Ways to Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today's Housing Market April 28, 2023

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWith so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby

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Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008 April 27, 2023

Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few

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The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today April 26, 2023

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability TodayThere’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers.&

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What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? April 25, 2023

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this

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The Power of Pre-Approval April 24, 2023

The Power of Pre-ApprovalIf you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it

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Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home April 21, 2023

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsSince inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.Energy

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What's the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal? April 20,2023

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the

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Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move. April 19, 2023

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones.

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5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes April 18, 2023

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying HomesIn the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t.

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Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices April 17, 2023

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home PricesAs the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is

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Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know April 13, 2023

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsThe inspection is a major part of the home selling process.Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more

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Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right. April 13, 2023

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are

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You Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals April 12, 2023

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying GoalsHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to

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The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring April 11, 2023

The Big Advantage If You Sell This SpringThinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire

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Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring April 10, 2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for SpringThe spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so

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The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home (Infographic April 7, 2023)

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsBuying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability.That’s why, across different income levels, the

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There. April 6, 2023

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like

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