As a renter, youre constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of

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• If youre deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide.
• If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers market, the added expenses might not be worth it.
• Lets connect so you have expert advice on which updates are important in

The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program:

The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help eligible Veterans, active-duty personnel, surviving spouses, and members of

Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? Whats happening with home values right now? Whats projected for next year? Heres a look at the answers to all three of these questions.

How much have home values appreciated over the last 12 months?

According to the latest Home Price

In todays housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways todays low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season.

1. Higher Prices

With so many more buyers in the market than homes available

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isnt going away any time soon.

But as a homebuyer, what do rates above 3%

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• Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if its still a good time to sell your house. Heres what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says.
• Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast and receiving several

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that wont

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if youre buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the