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Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?   It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. Yo

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.  Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to negotiation.  But that doesn’t mean competition i

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t. According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below):

More Homes for Sale This Spring as New Listings Surge

More Homes for Sale This Spring as New Listings Surge Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top