The Power of Shopping Local: Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters In today’s fast-paced, convenience-driven world, it’s tempting to click “Add to Cart” from a massive online retailer or visit a national chain for everyday needs. But there’s something ...
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There’s an ongoing battle in the mortgage industry between experienced, full-service loan professionals and online lenders with inexperienced customer service representatives who offer a no-frills approach. It often takes a loan officer years of consistently exceptional work to ...
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Hey there, sports fans and homeowners-to-be! It’s time to put on our thinking caps and tackle a topic that’s as exciting as a game-winning touchdown: mortgages. Yes, you heard that right. But fear not, because we’re going to ...
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If you’re looking to sell your home, let’s cut to the chase. Selling your house “as is” won’t cut it anymore. After some candid conversations with local Realtors, it’s clear – putting in a little effort can mean ...
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In an age where global conglomerates and online marketplaces dominate, the decision to shop local, particularly in significant life events like buying a home, can have a profound impact not only on your personal experience but also on ...
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Documents Needed to Buy a Home Gathering the paperwork and documents you’ll need to buy a house is a smart move, and it’s not as much work as you might expect—particularly when you know going in what you’re ...
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Impact of the Coronavirus on the U.S. Housing Market The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive global uncertainty, including a U.S. stock market correction no one could have seen coming. While much of the news has been about the effect on ...
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How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue ...
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Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High Regardless of the lack of inventory on the market, the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed to a 6-year high. The United States Census Bureau reported that it increased to 65.1% in the ...
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Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low ...
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