What is an inspection and why should you get one?

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As a buyer, it’s important to get a home inspection so you are aware of everything you’re purchasing. A good …

Here are the two options buyers have if the appraisal comes in too low.

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What happens when the appraised value doesn’t meet the contract price? If the appraisal comes in …

Here’s a quick guide on how to make your offer more attractive.

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As a buyer, how do you win out in a multiple-offer situation?

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Here are my answers to a few common questions about buying a home.

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I’m back to answer a couple more of your great questions about buying a home in this …

Some Highlights

In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market.

When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that this “is not a …

In Conclusion 

If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again.

Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home prices and interest rates.

Buying a home now means …

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents:

• 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement
• 87 …

According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. While stricter …

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 …