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2021
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you're budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you'll want to understand how much you'll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think.Using data f...
04/30/2021
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The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored the ability to build wealth as a homeowner.Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the next several years. The most rec...
04/29/2021
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Your home is your castle, but like a lot of castles in the days of yore, the water could probably be better. Unlike in those ancient castles, though, modern technology makes it possible for you to have clean, safe water, no matter what sort of problems plague your fortress’s water supply. Choosin...
04/28/2021
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they've missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there's still time to secure a rate far below the historic norm. Here's why....
04/27/2021
Don't be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases.While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, consumers should take thes...
04/26/2021
Spring is here, so that means it’s time to start getting ready for the months ahead. Chances are you’re looking forward to being outdoors, maybe firing up the grill, planting a garden, or spending some quality time in the pool. Before you get down to the business of enjoying the nice weather, tho...
04/25/2021
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that wont happe...
04/25/2021
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Over the past year, we've had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares:The very nature of the pandemic, through the hea...
04/23/2021
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Although it’s barely spring, summer is right around the corner. And nothing says summer like better outdoor spaces to play and work in! Now is the time to plan and install outdoor structures so you can spend the hottest days of the year taking advantage of the breeze and shade, while still being ...
04/22/2021
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you're wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.Do Americans believ...
04/20/2021
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