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Buying Advice

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01 Apr, 2024
Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re saving for the down payment for your new home, don’t forget you’ll need to prepare for closing costs too.
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01 Mar, 2024
If you’re in the market for a new home, avoid these 4 homebuying mistakes to optimize your experience and set yourself up for success. How do you know if you’re ready to buy? Ask yourself these questions to find out if you’re ready to be a homeowner.
a flyer about the benefits of homeownership in condos and townhomes .
21 Feb, 2024
If you’re in the market for a new home, but are having time finding something in your budget, be sure to consider condos and townhomes.
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21 Feb, 2024
Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard headlines that the rate is coming down, but then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. Understandably, it may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true.
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By Rogelio Avalos 31 Jan, 2024
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably been following the headlines. There’s been a downward trend in mortgage rates which can help with housing affordability, but there have also been fewer homes on the market for you to consider buying. The good news is that lower mortgage rates may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale.
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By Rogelio Avalos 22 Jan, 2024
Buying a home can feel especially complicated if you’re new to the process and don’t know the terms to expect. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it’s a good idea to learn these housing key words. Once you do, you’ll feel more confident and better informed.
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By Rogelio Avalos 27 Dec, 2023
If the idea of buying a home is on your mind for the new year, there are many things you’ll need to consider on your journey. By setting your goal now, you begin laying the groundwork for homeownership. The first step to prepare you is building your credit score.
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By Rogelio Avalos 14 Dec, 2023
If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment the most challenging step. But the reality is, you probably don’t need as much as you think.
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By Rogelio Avalos 21 Sep, 2023
The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of the shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025 . For perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were approximately 7 million remote workers.
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