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Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to
By Erik Green with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
21 Dec

What to Expect in 2023

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023   The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it's put...
By Karen Jones Marketing Coach For REALTORS with Strategy4SuccessNow

CHOOSING THE BEST MORTGAGE OPTIONS FOR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES

Not all loan products are the same, nor are borrower situations. For first-time homebuyers, you’ll most likely hear about the most popular 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan, and there’s...
By Jonathan Caguioa with ALLIANZE MORTGAGE NMLS# 346138 / DRE# 01403147
20 Dec

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You? Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen...
By Erik Green with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
19 Dec

How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation.
By Rhonda Butler with Alta Realty Group CA

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

If a 7% rate was too high for you, it may be time to contact a lender to see if the current rate is more in line with your goal for a monthly housing expense.
By Frank Crandall with EXP Realty

MMG Weekly | 12.19.2022

A Look Into the Markets This week, the Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate by .50%, the smallest hike in over 6 months, and in response, home loan rates improved. Let's discuss the seemingly...
By John Higgins with Mortgage 1, Inc.

The Difference Between Temporary Buydown and Permanent Buydown

We are currently in a Window of Opportunity for homebuyers that you need to be aware of and it is a way for you to purchase a home with less money out of pocket from you. Here's 3 tips that you...
By Trang Huynh with eXp
16 Dec

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

If you have questions about home prices or how much equity you have in your current home, reach out to me for expert advice. Frank Crandall, DRE #01376021 +1 916-756-6042 fcrandall1@gmail.com
By Frank Crandall with EXP Realty
15 Dec

Planning to Retire? It Could be Time to Make a Move.

Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.   If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could...
By Chris & Heather Cooper with The Cooper Home Team @ The Cutting Edge, Realtors
13 Dec

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities. At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers,...
By Erik Green with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
12 Dec

MMG Weekly | 12.12.2022

A Look Into the Markets This week home loan rates improved modestly as we approach an important Fed Meeting and inflation reading next week. Let's discuss what happened and talk about the headline...
By John Higgins with Mortgage 1, Inc.

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices   If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those...
By Chris & Heather Cooper with The Cooper Home Team @ The Cutting Edge, Realtors
10 Dec

My Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal

My Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal   The home appraisal determines how much you’ll get for your home. You could ask for any price you want, but if your buyers need financing, it all depends...
By Ariane Lazo with Streamline Home Loans
9 Dec

Sat & Sun OPEN HOUSES + New Price! NEW BUILD! Old Leawood DREAM Home!

Saturday & Sunday OPEN HOUSES + New Price ~ NEW BUILD, Luxury Old Leawood DREAM HOME! Join us for one or both Open Houses!
By David Conderman with Keller Williams Key Partners, LLC

How to Calculate your Debt-to-Income Ratio

How to Calculate your Debt-to-Income Ratio If you’re in the market to buy a house, your mortgage lender will look at a couple of main factors to determine if you qualify. Most people know they...
By Ariane Lazo with Streamline Home Loans
8 Dec

How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
By Natalie Barrell with Alta Realty Group CA

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future   There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart...
By Chris & Heather Cooper with The Cooper Home Team @ The Cutting Edge, Realtors
7 Dec

How to Manage Disappointment When Selling Your Home

  For many people, selling a home can be stressful and unpleasant. This type of experience can happen if you aren’t excited about selling your home in the first place and if you experience...
By J. Gibson with Preferred Shore