For Buyers

What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

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When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

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Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

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Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

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Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

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Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more.

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Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

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An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

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Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.

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What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

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Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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A Tale of Two Housing Markets

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For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers.

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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

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It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.

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You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

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• If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again.

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Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

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At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”

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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

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Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately?

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Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

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According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19.

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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

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If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest…

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Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

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You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.

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4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring

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<p>Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.</p>

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Why You Don’t Want To Skip Your Home Inspection

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When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement.

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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

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If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.

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Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

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Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

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Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

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Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.

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