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High home prices and rising mortgage rates have become a source of frustration for homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers trying to enter the housing market. However, if first-time homebuyers compare home prices and rates to what previous generations paid, they may be shocked by what they learn. Decades ago, the …
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Pre-qualified vs. pre-approved Ask anyone in the housing industry what the first thing you should do is when planning to buy a home this spring, and they will say get pre-approved. However, that can mean different things to different people. Do they mean pre-approved or pre-qualified? In this competitive market, you …
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While most homeowners are running around preparing for the holidays, keep in mind your home may have a wish list of its own. Since your home is your single largest investment in most cases, it makes sense to protect it from the elements. Taking some low-cost preventative actions could save you money and eliminate …
Baseline Conforming Loan limits will increase to $647,200 When the FHFA raises conforming loan limits, homeowners may get larger mortgage loans with lower interest rates. Conforming loans are generally the most attractive for homeowners since they are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Generally, they are the …
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When inventory is low, and demand for housing is high, buyers compete for the same property, and things can get crazy. How crazy, you ask? According to realtor.com, it is not unusual to see a home with 20 or 30 offers on it and sales prices at $50,000 to $100,000 over asking. It is easy for an emotional buyer to get …
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What is RefiNow? Fannie Mae recently released their new RefiNow program. RefiNow is a government-backed program created to help low to moderate-income borrowers take advantage of the historically low-interest-rate environment. This program expands eligibility to help more homeowners refinance their mortgages. In …
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