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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash
Published: June 04, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And

Understanding FIRPTA – Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act
https://youtu.be/ovXXFcFpKZ0 Published: June 04, 2023 | By: Chicago Title FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax) is a tax law passed in 1981 that

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash
Published: June 1, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And

The Steps To Move Into Your House After Escrow Closing
https://youtu.be/UgTBwt9jGHs Published: June 1, 2023 | By: First American Title Click this for more information: The Steps To Move Into Your House After Escrow

Real Estate Scams – Vacant Properties
Published: May 29, 2023 | By: United States Secret Service Cybercrime Investigations Click this for more information: Real Estate Scams – Vacant Properties Did

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
Published: May 24, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer
Published: May 24, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
Published: May 24, 2023 | Keeping Current Matters The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market

Rising Luxury Second-Home Markets Luring Buyers
Published: May 24, 2023 | By: Forbes Investment in luxury second-home markets has cooled following a sales run-up during the pandemic years 2020-21. But

Consumers Finally Get It: Mortgage Rates Are Probably Going Down
Published: May 22, 2023 | By: Inman More consumers are finally getting the message that mortgage rates are likely to go down over the

Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
Published: May 22, 2023 | By: WRE News The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate

What You Need To Know About Home Price News
Published: May 17, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains

Knock Home Swap: Leverage up to $650k for Faster Homebuying
Published: May 15, 2023 | By: Kamna Mittal, Guaranteed Rate Affinity Click this for more information: Knock Home Swap Presentation Did you know that

How Can An ADU Provide Extra Living Space And Income?
Published: May 15, 2023 | By: Tom Ginsberg From Adore Homes Why ADUs? Have your family move near you Earn rental income & reduce

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today
Published: May 10, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so,

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market
Published: May 10, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of

How Prospective First-Time Homebuyers Can Succeed In Today’s Real Estate Market
Published: May 8, 2023 | By: Fortune With higher mortgage rates and relentless competition for the few houses on the market, homeownership may feel

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Published: May 7, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability

The Power of Pre-Approval
Published: May 7, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?
Published: April 25, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process.

Homeowners Insurance vs. Hazard Insurance: How They’re Different, And The Best Option For You
Published: April 25, 2023 | By: Fortune Recommends When purchasing a home or shopping for a lower insurance premium, your mortgage lender may require you

15 Deal-Breaking Reasons For Buyers Backing Out
https://youtu.be/G_s8muHBmokhttps://youtu.be/vaFpednGOGg Published: April 23, 2023 | By: Inman As the market continues to shift and ambles closer to a buyer’s market, some buyers currently

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home
Published: April 23, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to

Buying a House? Here’s How To Save (And How Much)
Published: April 20, 2023 | By: Fortune Recommends A home is one of the most significant purchases you can make in your lifetime. Not

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes
Published: April 20, 2023 | By: Keepimg Current Matters In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
Published: April 19, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Published: April 19, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are

The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear
https://youtu.be/zDsnmOBRwVg Published: April 18, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Published: April 18, 2023 | By: Keeping Current Matters Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are

Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Published: April 18, 2023 | By: WRE News Despite continued burdens created by inflation and mortgage rates that are still on the high side,