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What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to...

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Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

2026-07-15 · 4 min read

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first...

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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers...

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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

2026-07-15 · 4 min read

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money...

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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

2026-07-15 · 4 min read

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed...

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The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a...

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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent...

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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

2026-07-15 · 2 min read

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the...

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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

2026-07-15 · 4 min read

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of...

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic - and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted...

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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

2026-07-15 · 4 min read

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin...

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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

2026-07-15 · 3 min read

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in...

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