First Time Home Buyer

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The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

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The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may...
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Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices...
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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going...
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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the...
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What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a...
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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford...
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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And...
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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy...
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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember...
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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...

What You Need To Know About Concessions

What Is a Seller Concession? A concession is something a seller offers to make their...
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Still think you need 20% down to buy a home?

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when...
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

Wednesday July 30th, 2025 According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for,...
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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Thursday July 17th, 2025 Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower...
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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Wednesday July 16th, 2025 Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge...
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Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Monday July 15th, 2025 Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the...
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What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

Monday July 7th, 2025 If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought...
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Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

Monday June 23rd, 2025 Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with...
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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Wednesday June 25th, 2025 Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if...