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Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe it’s a “bad time to buy” a...

Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.

Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.

There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): Homes...

Buying a Home Is Still Affordable

Buying a Home Is Still Affordable

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 their current lifestyle....

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

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 costs required to get a mortgage is just as...

Advantages of an Independent Title Agency

Advantages of an Independent Title Agency

AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED TITLE AGENCY IS CONSUMER FRIENDLY AND HAS MANY MORE BENEFITS FOR FOLKS WHO ARE BUYING A HOME OR REFINANCING A HOME THAN DOES A TITLE AGENCY THAT IS PART OF AN AFFILIATED BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT (“ABA”)   AFFILIATED BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT (“ABA”)...

9 Tips for Writing a Winning Offer

9 Tips for Writing a Winning Offer

In today’s market, it might be more important than ever for Realtors to write a winning offer for their clients. Housing inventory is still very low compared to previous years, and if you’re a Realtor, you want to position your clients to beat out the competition....

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has...