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11/03/2021

Your real estate professional will be able to do a comprehensive market analysis to indicate market value and the net proceeds you can expect to have to help you decide which option makes sense for you at this time.

Some buyers don't have a choice to buy before they sell their current home but there are some options available now that may help homeowners in this low inventory market.

11/02/2021

With the increased standard deduction now available to taxpayers, only about 12% of homeowners itemize.

11/01/2021

The new higher limits not only apply to owner-occupied, single family homes but there are increased limits for two, three and four units buildings also.

FHFA announced the conforming loan limits for conventional loans for 2022 with increased limits by 14% over 2021 limits.

10/29/2021

Selling a home doesn't have to be scary.

10/28/2021

Conversely, pricing below market value will increase the number of potential buyers.

Pricing a home above the market value limits the number of potential buyers who will look at the property.

10/27/2021

The difference in a minimally acceptable credit score and something that might be considered "good" could be as much as a 0.5% higher rate for the term of the mortgage.

In divorce situations, it is common, for the spouse who keeps the home to refinance to remove the other spouse from the loan and there are valid reasons to add a person to a mortgage.

10/26/2021

The Seller receives some coverage while the home is on the market and under contract but doesn't have to pay for the policy until the home sells.

10/20/2021

If you have sufficient equity, you may be able to pull part of it out for your down payment and closing costs and still have equity available for other needs.

If you are moving up, instead of selling your current home, an alternative is to convert it to a rental.

10/19/2021

This could be just what you needed to buy now.

Becoming an authorized user can be one of the quickest ways to improve your credit score which can help you qualify for a mortgage at the lowest rate.

10/18/2021

Not only will it save time and money, give you confidence but help you win the home if there are multiple offers.

Being pre-approved before you find the "right" home can give you time to correct unknown credit problems, eliminate disappointment, give you a negotiating advantage and help you close sooner.

10/15/2021

Homeowners are sleeping well with their investment.

U.S. homeowners with mortgages have seen their equity increase by a total of $2.9 trillion or 29.3% since the 2nd quarter of 2020.