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Where Have All the Houses Gone?

In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

February 23, 2021

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie…

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February 18, 2021

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47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

February 11, 2021

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3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

February 10, 2021

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Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical.

Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing…

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February 5, 2021

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates,…

Written by Cathy Mauk Dickens

February 4, 2021

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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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Where Have All the Houses Gone?

Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical.

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

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

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