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You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash

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JUNE 13, 2025

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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.

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JUNE 12, 2025

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Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

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JUNE 11, 2025

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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

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JUNE 10, 2025

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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

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JUNE 9, 2025

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.

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The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

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JUNE 6, 2025

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The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

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JUNE 5, 2025

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell.

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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

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JUNE 4, 2025

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But heres the thing: those rates were never meant to last.

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Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

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JUNE 2, 2025

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

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Home Projects That Add the Most Value

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MAY 30, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Because not all of them will be worth it.

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The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market

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MAY 28, 2025

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price.

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Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit

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MAY 27, 2025

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.

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Common Real Estate Terms Explained

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MAY 26, 2025

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms youre not familiar with.

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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.

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MAY 22, 2025

If youve been house hunting lately, youve probably felt the sting of todays mortgage rates.

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More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity

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MAY 21, 2025

Maybe youve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high.

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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

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MAY 20, 2025

When buying a home, youre probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

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You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

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MAY 19, 2025

If youre a homeowner, chances are youve built up a lot of wealth just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

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MAY 16, 2025

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Heres what the expert forecasts tell you.

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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

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MAY 15, 2025

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, youre probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

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MAY 14, 2025

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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Home Projects That Boost Value

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MAY 12, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, its smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.

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Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

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MAY 9, 2025

An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

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MAY 8, 2025

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering whats next and whether now is really the right time to move.

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Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

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MAY 6, 2025

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual.

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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

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MAY 5, 2025

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.

Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

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MAY 2, 2025

Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.

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What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

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MAY 1, 2025

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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A Tale of Two Housing Markets

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APRIL 30, 2025

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers.

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

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APRIL 29, 2025

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, its only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market.

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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

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APRIL 28, 2025

Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

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APRIL 25, 2025

If you put your home search on hold because you couldnt find anything you liked in your budget, its time to try again.

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

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APRIL 24, 2025

At some point, youve probably heard the saying: Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.

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What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You

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APRIL 23, 2025

Lets talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account and thats how much your home is worth.

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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

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APRIL 22, 2025

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately?

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Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

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APRIL 21, 2025

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 1319.

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

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APRIL 18, 2025

Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. Thats leading to an uptick in price cuts.

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

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APRIL 17, 2025

If buying a home is on your radar even if its more of a someday plan than a right now plan getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make.

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