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7 Important Things Home Sellers Often Forget To Do

7 Important Things Home Sellers Often Forget To Do

When you’re selling your home, there’s so much to do: find a Realtor®, do touch-ups, get that balky air conditioner fixed, look into staging, etc. It’s no wonder that sometimes things fall between the cracks. Big things. (We’re not pointing fingers!) Our arsenal of...

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5 Reasons Why Buying a Home Right Now Makes Sense

5 Reasons Why Buying a Home Right Now Makes Sense

While most Americans might dream of buying a home, today’s high-interest rates have prompted many to hit pause and ponder: Is now really the right time to buy, or should I wait? The concern is understandable. In late October, rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage...

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How To Buy a Home Without a 20% Down Payment

How To Buy a Home Without a 20% Down Payment

One of the first things you’ll hear when you start considering homeownership is that even with a mortgage, you’ll need a hefty chunk of change upfront. Most financial planners recommend putting down a 20% down payment. On the current national median home price of...

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What Is a FICO Score and How Is It Determined?

What Is a FICO Score and How Is It Determined?

Successfully buying a home hinges on a bunch of numbers, from home prices to mortgage rates. And there’s a lesser-known figure that can make all the difference when realizing your homeownership dreams: your FICO score. Whenever you want to make a big purchase, like a...

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