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- May 8, 2025
How to Navigate a Seller’s Market
Even in a seller's market, it’s important for buyers to stick to their budgets and not to fall in love with homes that aren’t theirs (yet).
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- Housing News
- May 7, 2025
The Fed Left Rates Unchanged. What Does This Mean for Mortgage Rates?
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would leave its interest rates unchanged. Does this mean mortgage rates will rise, fall, or stay about where they are now?
- Housing News
- May 1, 2025
Mortgage Interest Rates Stabilize, Tick Down a Little
Mortgage interest rates fell, then they rose, and now they appear to be stabilizing and slowly dropping.
- Housing News
- April 30, 2025
The Housing Market Begins to Thaw as More Homes Go Under Contract
Buyers snapped up more homes in March as the housing market began to thaw.
- Homeowners
- April 30, 2025
Are Your Property Taxes Too High? How Homeowners May Be Able to Save $539 a Year
Savvy homeowners may be able to have their property tax bills reduced.
- Homebuyers
- April 25, 2025
What’s Going on with Mortgage Rates? What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know
Mortgage rates have been rising and falling recently for many reasons, including being impacted by the volatility in the bond market.
- Videos
- April 24, 2025
Can Homebuyers Save Money by Buying Mortgage Points?
Homebuyers hoping to save money every month on their housing payments may want to consider purchasing mortgage discount points.
- Housing News
- April 18, 2025
Top Destinations: These 10 Cities Gained the Most New Residents
Why did this metropolitan area see its population boom?
- Videos
- April 17, 2025
How to Boost Your Credit Score
If you’re hoping to qualify for a mortgage, having a high credit score can pay off.
- Videos
- April 10, 2025
How to Navigate a Buyer’s Market
Buyers may be able to negotiate more with sellers in a buyer’s market, asking for lower prices, closing cost assistance, and costly repairs.
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