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Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating. However, most first-time home buyer mistakes are easily … 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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FHA Strong Enough for MIP Cut, Analysis Suggests

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 24, 2017 Is now a good time for FHA to reduce hurdles to homeownership with a lower mortgage insurance premium? NAR says yes, but the Trump administration and some members of Congress aren’t … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Jump in January

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (February 22, 2017) — Existing-home sales stepped out to a fast start in 2017, surpassing a recent cyclical high and increasing in January to the fastest pace in almost a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All … Continue reading →

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Survey: Despite TRID, Closing Hiccups Persist

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 17, 2017 More than half of lenders last year gave loan estimates to home buyers that later had to be revised before closing, according to a new survey released by ClosingCorp, a provider … Continue reading →

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The Big Down Payment Myth

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Having the spare capital to put 20 percent down on a home purchase is great, but it’s certainly not the norm. Still, many people think it is and that belief may … Continue reading →

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Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with … Continue reading →

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What Are Americans’ Top Housing Concerns?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 It might not be all low inventory and high prices. It seems Americans have a confidence problem when it comes to the housing market. They’re increasingly apprehensive to move forward, citing concerns over … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 13, 2016 Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Homebuyer

Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer

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

FHA Strong Enough for MIP Cut, Analysis Suggests

Existing-Home Sales Jump in January

Survey: Despite TRID, Closing Hiccups Persist

The Big Down Payment Myth

Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values

What Are Americans’ Top Housing Concerns?

Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

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