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Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash?   No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In rea

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment.   Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that's 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this benefit, according to Veterans U

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?   The short answer? No.   The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still be

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know.   Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity.   How Home