Reading Time: 3 minutesA word of caution: There’s a mortgage closing phishing scam that’s targeting homebuyers. The Federal Trade …
A shortage that benefits sellers: Have all the good houses disappeared?
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‘If you don’t own a home, buy one,’ Wall Street billionaire says
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The economy’s looking strong. But for how long?
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re right in the middle of the longest economic recovery period in U.S. history. The stock …
Housing prices haven’t skyrocketed – rents have
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince the real estate market began to bounce back in 2012, there have been plenty of …
24% of renters say winter is the best season to buy
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Average credit scores are higher than ever, and more renters could buy
Reading Time: 3 minutesCNBC recently reported that the average national FICO score has hit its highest point of 706. …
Believe these 2 myths to make homebuying harder than it has to be
Reading Time: 2 minutesFreddie Mac’s 2019 report, Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research, has big implications for first-time homebuyers. …
Will a latte a day keep your dreams of homeownership away? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe takeaways: ‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin spice. It may be tempting to spend a …
Why homeowners are happy and renters are not
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen topics like homeownership and fulfilling the American Dream come up, most of the conversations zero …