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It’s common knowledge that your FICO® score plays an important role in the homebuying process. However, many buyers...
Contrary to common misconception, a down payment is often much less than many believe. According to the ‘2019 Home...
Welcome to The South, where the summer lingers for a loooong time. It’s still over 90 degrees here in Nashville, but...
Some Highlights: Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home. From...
The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the...
By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your...
You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often...
The latest edition of the Realtors Confidence Index from NAR sheds some light on the relationship between seller...
Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and...
When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial...
According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it...
If you’re thinking about remodeling your house before you list it, take a look at these three tips to help you decide...
In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream...
Some Highlights: Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings. Housing...
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage...
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA)....
Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and...
Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the...
Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful...
With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase...
In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation,...
So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and...
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in...
Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one...
Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers...
When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do...
Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer...
On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about...
Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home...
When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.”...
According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have...
Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is...
We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation,...
Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily...
When someone is thinking about buying or selling a home, they want to be well-informed. They want to make the right...
Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior...
Many buyers are wondering where to find houses for sale in today’s market. It’s a true dilemma. We see an increase in...
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic...
Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the...
It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it....
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still...
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session?...
Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information...
Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly...
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling,...
There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell....
Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a...
On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement: “Not prioritizing homeownership...
Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in...
We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts...