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A rush of lower-priced homes are being listed by homeowners coming out of forbearance plans. The new supply should open up more options for today’s homebuyers.

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about More affordable homes are hitting the market

A new announcement from the Federal Reserve could mean the end of low rates—but that may not be bad news for buyers and homeowners.

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about The Fed decision will likely drive rates up

Home prices continue to rise, but the holiday season could spell opportunity for some. See multiple ways first-time buyers can get a competitive edge.

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about Here’s what first-time homebuyers priced out of the market need to know

Mortgage News: Rates are likely to inch upward between now and the end of the year. Find out how inflation is driving the rise, and how you can lock in...

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about What inflation means for refinance rates

Mortgage News: Over a million homes are expected to sell in the next two months alone. Find out how to get serious about your house hunt so you can score...

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about How to get serious about your house hunt

Homebuyers are paying more at closing than they did in 2020, but choosing the right lender and loan options can help you save on a new home.

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about How to save on rising closing costs

Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

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about Here’s how to save when you close a refinance

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

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about Conforming loan limits are going up

Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

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about Refinancing could save you $300 a month

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

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about Why rising home values could help you save

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

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about What you should know about home appraisals

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

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about More newly built homes may be on the way

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

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about Homeowner credit scores are at a record high

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

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about Capturing the growing first-time homebuyer market

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

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about Prepare for a wave of new listings this month

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

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about Refinancing could save you $500 a month

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homeowners a chance to save on a refinance before they’re expected to rise.

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about Rates remain low, but could rise from here

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

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about Rates are still low on a new home

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

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about A starter home could be cheaper than rent

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

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about Why today’s homeowners should have insurance
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