Financing

2025 and mortgage rates…

This year started off with a bang when it came to mortgage rates. After the Fed meeting in December, we knew it was going to take some negative news in...
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Mortgage loan limits for 2025

In 2024, home price growth remained steady. Housing values increased 5.2% according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Because of this conforming loan limits for conventional loans also have increased....
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What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

One of the questions I’m asking daily is what is happening with rates and when will they start dropping? This is a post from one of our blogs that helps...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/27/24… 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance

Showing activity remains steady… as weekly new, pending and coming soon listings continue ahead of last year. Most notable change this week was the increase in those properties that had...
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Are you trying to save to buy a home?

Have you decided it’s time to try to buy a home? Are you trying to save money for your down payment? Here are some tips to help you! One of...
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?

When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look...
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Weekly real estate market update 8/9/24… mortgage rates lowest in more than a year

Real estate showing activity is on its regular downward slide through the dog days of summer… slowing down, but on a track similar to past years. New and coming soon...
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What is a multi-family home?

A multi-family home is a convenient entry point for new real estate investors. These properties offer a steady stream of rental income while teaching new investors property management basics. What...
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