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What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

January 27, 2021

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Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From…

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January 24, 2021

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Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

January 21, 2021

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Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure…

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January 15, 2021

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Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures? At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to…

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January 14, 2021

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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values? According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The…

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January 11, 2021

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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented…

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January 11, 2021

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Monthly Archives: January 2021

What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

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