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84% of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (July 12, 2017) — According to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2017 National Housing Pulse Survey, concerns over housing affordability show clear demographic divides especially among unmarried and non-white Americans. More than five out of 10 unmarried and non-white … Continue reading →

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4 Things Home Inspectors Don’t Often Check

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 05, 2017 Most home inspectors carefully scrutinize a house from top to bottom, many with checklists that contain more than 1,600 features to evaluate. But some items require a specialist for a more … Continue reading →

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10 Biggest Threats Facing Real Estate

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 16, 2017 Global uncertainty and political polarization are the top issues facing the housing industry in 2017 and 2018, according to The Counselors of Real Estate’s annual list of the Top 10 Issues … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Rise 1.1% in May; Median Sales Price Ascends to New High

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (June 21, 2017) — Existing-home sales rebounded in May following a notable decline in April, and low inventory levels helped propel the median sales price to a new high while pushing down the median days a home is on … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Home shoppers may need to plan for more time than they realize when they’re starting the process of obtaining a mortgage. “Today’s mortgage process is very involved, particularly with regard to … Continue reading →

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12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 12, 2017 What will it take to make homeownership a national priority? Despite the addition of about 11.8 million households between 2006 and 2016, there are roughly 1 million fewer homeowners today than … Continue reading →

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5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

One of the biggest misconceptions of homebuying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down. Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get … Continue reading →

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5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Matt Christensen | Jun 2, 2017 Moving into a home you’ve just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That’s because, although you might love your new place, you don’t know it all that well—which means that sooner or later, you’re bound … Continue reading →

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Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Lower mortgage rates are prompting homeowners to refinance, but applications for home purchases aren’t rising. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday that total mortgage applications—including for refinances and home purchases—rose … Continue reading →

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84% of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment

4 Things Home Inspectors Don’t Often Check

Existing Home Sales Rise 1.1% in May; Median Sales Price Ascends to New High

How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage?

12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

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