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Homeownership Is a Good Financial Investment!

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Homeownership Is a Good Financial Investment! | Simplifying The MarketAccording to a recent report by Trulia, “buying is cheaper than renting in 100 of the largest metro areas by an average of 33.1%.” The report may have some people thinking about buying a home instead of signing another lease extension, but does that make sense from a financial perspective? Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s Chief Economist explains: “Owning a home is […]

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The Impact Your Interest Rate Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Impact Your Interest Rate Makes [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights:

  • Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years.
  • The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you plan to stay within a certain budget.
  • Interest rates are at their lowest in years… RIGHT NOW!
  • If buying your first home, or moving up to the home of your dreams is in your future, now may be the time to act!

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Mortgage Interest Rates Reverse Course in 2017

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Mortgage Interest Rates Reverse Course in 2017 | Simplifying The MarketTo start the year, housing experts all agreed on one thing: 2017 was going to be the year we would see mortgage interest rates begin to rise. After years of historically low rates, and an improving economy, the question wasn’t if they would increase but instead how much they would increase. Some thought we could […]

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69% of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

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69% of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payment Needs | Simplifying The MarketAccording to a recent survey conducted by Genworth Financial Inc. at the Annual Mortgage Bankers’ Association Secondary Market Conference, 69% of potential first-time buyers still believe a 20% down payment is necessary to buy in today’s market. Nearly 40% of mortgage industry professionals surveyed believe that a lack of knowledge about the home-buying process is […]

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Can Your Real Estate Agent Answer These Important Questions?

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Can Your Real Estate Agent Answer These Important Questions? | Simplifying The MarketWhether you are selling or buying a home, the real estate agent you hire is critical to guaranteeing your family makes the right decision. Most agents can walk you through the process and explain the industry ‘lingo,’ but you should expect so much more than that. The housing crisis made everyone aware that truly understanding […]

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Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference

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Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference | Simplifying The MarketIf you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the […]

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How’s the Real Estate Market? Find Out What the Experts Are Saying

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How's the Real Estate Market? Find Out What the Experts Are Saying | Simplifying The MarketAs we head into summer, it is a great time to review how the 2017 real estate market is doing so far. Here is what the experts are saying: Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Chief Economist “Positive demographic factors should continue to reshape the housing market, as rising employment and incomes appear to be positively influencing […]

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