The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now
Are New Construction Homes More Affordable Than Existing Ones?
Conventional wisdom has long held that buying an existing, lived-in home costs less than buying a newly built one. And that can be true. But the reverse can also be
How to Score Your Dream Home This Summer
The summer buying season is still going strong, with more homes on the market and more competition for those homes. Here’s how you can have an edge.
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Financing for Renovations: Turn Your Forever Home into Your Dream Home
Whether buying a new home or refinancing your current one, you can use Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program to cover repairs and improvements. Solar panels. A swimming pool. A new kitchen,
Real Estate Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2024
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”
The Benefits of Building Your Dream Home
A custom home: it’s a dream for many. But most people don’t put that dream into action. They think it’s too complicated, too expensive, too far out of their reach.
Selling Your Home in the Springtime
Spring and early summer are often the most active times in the housing market. Making it crucial for your home to stand out for an optimal sale. Here are some
Skills to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
Both buying and selling a home call for the same key factor: a great agent. Let’s look at skills to consider when choosing your real estate agent.
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Do Student Loans Prevent You from Purchasing a Home?
Not necessarily. While all debts factor into home financing, student loans aren’t automatic deal breakers.
Have a student loan? You’ve got company.
About 43 million Americans have school-related debt. That’s around 13%
Smaller Homes are Trending for Builders
The year was 1990. Cheers was America’s favorite TV show. MC Hammer had a hit with “U Can’t Touch This.” And the LA Times first reported on McMansions. That housing