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Did Tax Reform Kill the Luxury Market? NOT SO FAR!

The new tax code limits the deduction of state and local property taxes, as well as income or sales taxes, to a total of $10,000. When the tax reform legislation…

Written by Heather Schuck

June 14, 2018

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Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point…

Written by Heather Schuck

June 5, 2018

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How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest…

Written by Heather Schuck

May 22, 2018

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Home Inspections: What to Expect

So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Oftentimes, agents make your offer contingent on a clean…

Written by Heather Schuck

May 15, 2018

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Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 17, 2018

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 10, 2018

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House Prices: Simply a Matter of Supply & Demand

Why are home prices still rising? It is a simple answer. There are more purchasers in the market right now than there are available homes for them to buy. This…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 5, 2018

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NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 3, 2018

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Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home…

Written by Heather Schuck

March 29, 2018

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Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on…

Written by Heather Schuck

March 22, 2018

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Category: Homebuyer Resources

Did Tax Reform Kill the Luxury Market? NOT SO FAR!

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

Home Inspections: What to Expect

Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

House Prices: Simply a Matter of Supply & Demand

NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices

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