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4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Brittany Icayan

Taking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process. When you need a quick source of funds, a home equity loan or home … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Changes Coming in 2020 Real Estate—and What Buyers and Sellers Need to Do

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

It has, in fact, been the most consequential stretch in American real estate history, one that has fundamentally altered the landscape. Cosmopolitan coastal cities are out; affordable midsize cities are in. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are no longer the … Continue reading →

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Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Think you’re not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the financial hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home-buying are myths. Here’s the real deal. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20%. … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2019) – Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: borrowing

4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans

The Biggest Changes Coming in 2020 Real Estate—and What Buyers and Sellers Need to Do

Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages

Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

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