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

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 moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The best time to get serious […]

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Mistakes to Avoid

As a First-time home buyer As a first-time real estate homebuyer, the process can feel daunting and overwhelming. To help you navigate it successfully, here are ten common mistakes to avoid on your journey to homeownership 1. Not Getting Pre-Approved First It’s tempting to skip pre-approval when you’re just starting the homebuying process. There are

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A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980,

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Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

Some Highlights 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. Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don’t

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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Some buyers think

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4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After

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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according

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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent.  What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting the green light

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How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates

Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make

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Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home

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