Following one of the strongest years for residential real estate on record, the 2021 housing market has some large proverbial shoes to fill. Both home sellers and buyers fared well in 2020; median home sale prices reached a record $304,100, su...
Hey, Millennials. Come on into the real estate market! We really need you to buy some homes so we can keep chugging along. Oh, wait. Prices are rising and so are interest rates, plus inventory is scary low. Hmmm. Well, come on in anyway, w...
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First-time home buyers have it harder today than ever. Caught between high real estate prices, low housing inventory, and a pandemic that has many of us nervous about leaving our house, home shoppers might be wondering: Is i...
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If you're looking up "FHA loan requirements," you are very likely wondering if you qualify for an FHA loan. These mortgages, which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, help home...
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Record-low mortgage interest rates have been a boon for buyers on a budget, even luring those who have been on the sidelines into the housing market. But that influx of buyers has made an already severe housing shortage wor...
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Are you a first time home buyer? With so many choices to make and so much at stake, it's essential that you prepare. For advice, check out the First Time Home Buyer Guide from realtor.com® to learn the 12 steps ...
It appears many potential home buyers are not deterred by the coronavirus pandemic, even if social distancing measures keep them from visiting listings in person.
“Sight unseen” used to be an option reserved almost exclusively for r...
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The coronavirus crisis has heightened financial anxiety and uncertainty. But if buying a home has been part of your life plan, there's no need to panic. Many Americans will receive stimulus payments in the com...