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Can You Buy a Home With Student Loans? What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know

Can You Buy a Home With Student Loans? What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately. And if you’re questi

How Buying or Selling a Home Supports Your Local Economy

How Buying or Selling a Home Supports Your Local Economy Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move.  But if you do decide to go for it, whether yo

Should You Buy a Home That's Been Sitting on the Market?

Should You Buy a Home That's Been Sitting on the Market? Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since t

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today's Home Buyers

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today's Home Buyers If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.  Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a yea