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By Amy Patterson On September 9, 2015

Small Dip Prompts Big Boost

Last week, the housing market proved that even the slightest change could make a huge difference in the number of Americans ready...


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Tags: Mortgage, Homeowners, Home Loans,

By Amy Patterson On September 3, 2015

Market Trends

According the RealtyTrac’s most recent home sales report, July 2015 proved to be a month of the good, the bad and the…good?...


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Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans, Market,

Last week, we talked about the hidden investment, otherwise known as your home. On average, last year in the US, statistics...


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Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans, Market,

By Amy Patterson On August 27, 2015

The Hidden Investment

Often, we refer to a home purchase as an investment, but it can’t necessarily be measured the same way as other, more tangible...


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Tags: Mortgage, Homeowners, Home Loans,

Open houses are central to the real estate market, and have a huge impact on the market’s status and profitability. Open houses...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Homeowners, Home Loans,

Saving up for a down payment of 20% is great…for some homebuyers. However, many homebuyers may choose to forgo that option and go...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Home, Homeowners,