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All Things Mortgage & Real Estate: Insights, Trends, and Resources
Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.
Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments? What to Know
Paying Down Your Mortgage Faster For many homeowners, making an extra mortgage payment here and…
Smart Ways to Start Saving for a Down Payment
Planning for Your Future Home Saving for a down payment is one of the most…
How to Vacation-Proof Your Home This Summer
Peace of Mind While You’re Away Heading out on vacation this summer? Whether you’re gone…
How to Stay Focused During a Busy Homebuying Season
Summer Brings More Than Sunshine Summer is one of the busiest seasons for homebuying. With…
Is Housing Inventory Finally Getting Back to Normal?
After years of low inventory and fierce competition, the market is shifting. For homebuyers, that’s…
Summer Home Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Why Seasonal Maintenance Matters As the weather heats up, it’s a good time to give…
Buying a Home Before the School Year? Here’s What Families Should Know
Why Timing Matters for Families For families with school-aged children, buying a home isn’t just…
Real Estate Named Best Long-Term Investment—Again
In Gallup’s most recent annual poll, Americans once again ranked real estate as the best…
HOA Fees in Southern California: What Buyers Need To Know Before Making an Offer
When you're house hunting, you're probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, and how much…
Rising Inventory Is a Good Thing—Here’s Why It’s a Buying Opportunity, Not a Crash Warning
Heard that housing inventory just hit a recent high? If you’re like many buyers, that…
How Homeowners Are Using Equity To Help Their Kids Buy a Home
If you own a home, you may be sitting on a powerful financial tool—home equity…
Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go…
