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Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

March 14, 2022 by Dava

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You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three ... » Learn More about Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: affordability, buy a home, Home For Sale, home prices, homebuyer, house for sale, income, mortgage rates, purchase a home, Real Estate, wages

Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home

June 29, 2021 by Dava

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You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a ... » Learn More about Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: better position, buy a home, Home For Sale, home loan, homebuyer, house for sale, loan, mortgage, preapproval, purchase a home, Real Estate, strong offer

82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today

May 11, 2021 by Dava

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The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the next several years. The most ... » Learn More about 82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: build wealth, buy a home, home buyer, home equity, homeownership, purchase a home, Real Estate

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

April 8, 2021 by Dava

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According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough ... » Learn More about What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

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