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Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, […]

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Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing / By Corinne Geiger

Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at […]

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The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from […]

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Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

Some Highlights

Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low.
Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant….

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Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / By Corinne Geiger

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as prices rise. Here’s why. According to the Mortgage Monitor Report […]

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Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / By Corinne Geiger

Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: […]

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2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates / By Corinne Geiger

Some Highlights

A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers.
Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment.
Let’s connect today if your needs have recently changed and you’re ready to make a move this year.

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2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates / By Corinne Geiger

Some Highlights

A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers.
Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment.
Let’s connect today if your needs have recently changed and you’re ready to make a move this year.

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How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Corinne Geiger

With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close to my company’s office building? Do I need a larger home with more office space? […]

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Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates / By Corinne Geiger

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership […]