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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…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

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…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

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…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

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…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

January 11, 2021

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Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy

Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

October 22, 2020

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Another Happy Buyer!!!

Great to see another happy couple in their new home. What I love about my career as a Realtor is all the great people I meet and the thrill when…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

May 9, 2020

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The Truth About Selling Your Own Home

A lot of homeowners are convinced that if they’re willing to put in a little more effort on their own, they’ll turn a bigger profit when selling their home. But…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

March 2, 2020

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Don’t Stay Stuck In A Renter’s Rut

If you’ve been renting an apartment for longer than you’ve had a Facebook, don’t worry—you’re not the only one. But if you’ve been teetering on the fence of buying or…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

February 5, 2020

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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

Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy

Another Happy Buyer!!!

The Truth About Selling Your Own Home

Don’t Stay Stuck In A Renter’s Rut

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