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While the number of first time homebuyers from August 2015 to August 2016 went from 35% to 51%, different challenges for first...


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By Morgan Saylor On September 12, 2016

Fixer-upper or Pass?

Sometimes, while house shopping, you may ask yourself the question, “Should I buy a fixer-upper, or no?” Most people have heard...


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Tags: Renovate, homebuying, tips,

Many new home buyers are considering investment properties, such as duplexes, to live in one unit and rent the other. Here are...


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Tags: Property, investment, Buying,

Fannie Mae’s “Home Purchase Sentiment Index” revealed an all-time high in consumer’s confidence in the housing market, according...


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Tags: Home, Market, Mortgage Market,

Although we’ve done a lot to de-mystify closing costs with our Understanding TRID guide, you may be curious about what to expect...


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Tags: homebuying, closing costs, closing,

Lacking confidence in the housing market? According to Business Insider’s coverage of the latest Beige Book, the Federal Reserve...


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Tags: Market, Housing, Mortgage Market,