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You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

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If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It’s something that could help change your child’s life. Since affordability is still a challenge, a lot of first-time buyers are struggling to ... » Learn More about You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

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At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices to fall or rates to improve, ... » Learn More about Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

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Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all ... » Learn More about Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

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At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for ... » Learn More about Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities

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After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound like a big number to you, it ... » Learn More about The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities