Buying

How Down Payment Assistance Opens Door to Homeownership

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Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership. This is definitely understandable. If you don’t feel comfortable with the financial process of buying …

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Rent Vs. Buy

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Renting can be a solid choice while saving for a down payment, but recent findings show that homeownership is still the better deal. The cost of renting is rising faster than any other time in the last six years. That combined with incredibly low interest rates means it’s a great time for renters to consider …

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2020 Housing Trends

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Stay-at-home orders and quarantines have upended many lives and as a result: a total reinvention of homes. Playrooms have become school rooms and the spare bedroom is now the home office. The garage is the home gym and backyards are the playground and destination for outdoor dining. What Realtors are seeing demand for housing driven …

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Benefits of Homeownership

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The word “home” carries more weight than most words we speak or hear. To some, the word brings about a sense of community and family. For others it’s a sense of independence and freedom from social interaction. To all, having a home is something we strive for, and desire, in our lives. More than ever, …

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