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Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with ...

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Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons

Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to buy, this could still ...

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Quick Wins That Make Buyers Take Notice

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home this year, even just mulling it over, spring is the season when buyers are most active and first impressions matter most. The good news is that you don’t need a full renovation to make your home feel move-in ready. A handful of ...

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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for ...

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