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Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year

With the strength of the current housing market growing every day and more Americans returning to work, a faster-than-expected recovery in the housing sector is already well underway. Regardless, many…

Written by Doug Yopp

August 12, 2020

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Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks

Over the past several weeks, Freddie Mac has reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to record lows, all the way down to 3.03%. Last week’s reported rate reached…

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July 18, 2020

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Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their…

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December 31, 2019

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4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill

As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only to save money, but also to help the environment thrive. October 2nd is Energy Efficiency Day, a…

Written by Doug Yopp

December 31, 2019

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Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market

When closing out another year, it’s normal to wonder what’s ahead for the housing market. Though there will be future inventory issues, we expect interest rates to stay low and…

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December 31, 2019

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How Long Do Things Last?

Home ownership carries with it many benefits. One of the “joys” of owning a home, however, is dealing with the replacement of items in the home. Here is a list…

Written by Doug Yopp

September 2, 2019

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Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.…

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August 9, 2019

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How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we…

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August 2, 2019

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Know What To Expect At Your Home Inspection

So you made an offer and it was accepted. Now, your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents oftentimes make your offer contingent on a clean…

Written by Doug Yopp

July 1, 2019

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How Homeownership Delivers Unsurpassed Family Wealth

There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. How Housing Matters is a joint project of the Urban Land…

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July 1, 2019

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Category: Buyers

Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks

Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill

Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market

How Long Do Things Last?

Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?

Know What To Expect At Your Home Inspection

How Homeownership Delivers Unsurpassed Family Wealth

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