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Teacher Home Buying Grants | Ways to Save on Buying a Home

Teacher home buying grants are certainly available, but many are not commonly known. Most have special criteria established to qualify, but when you can take advantage what is offered, teacher home buying grants can be helpful in purchasing a home. There are a lot of programs out there to help teachers and educators find a […]

Downsizing for Retirement | Things to Consider and a Great Way to Save

Downsizing for retirement is about freedom. It means freedom from your work life. Maybe it’s time to free yourself from some of the things you’ve accumulated over the years, and really prioritize what’s important to you. Maybe downsizing your home is part of the plan? You’ve probably been planning for your retirement for years. Now […]

Downsizing Your Home | Why, Where, and What to Do

Downsizing your home can help you simplify your life, open new options and potentially change your lifestyle. It is also hard work. There’s a lot more to it than “channeling your inner minimalist”, and it’s best to approach downsizing with your eyes wide open. Since it inevitably means pairing down a lot of your belongings […]

Down Payment Assistance Programs and Grants for Each U.S. State

Exploring down payment assistance programs can be a game-changer if you are a potential homebuyer who is struggling to save enough money for a down payment. This comprehensive guide offers state-by-state insights and important details on various down payment assistance programs, grants, home buying programs and specific loan types designed to assist potential home buyers […]

Comparative Market Analysis | Benefits of a CMA

A comparative market analysis is a bit like a Swiss Army knife – it’s a multifunctional tool that can help both buyers and sellers as they enter the real estate market. It helps buyers understand the pricing of homes, including factors that have nothing to do with the actual structure. For sellers, it’s vital for […]

Second Home Down Payment | Here’s What You Need to Know

A second home down payment is a bit more complex than getting your first mortgage for your primary residence. Generally, if you can afford a second home, you have some financial resources and some credit history with your mortgage lender. The question is: do you have enough?

Average Down Payment on a House in the U.S.

The average down payment on a house in the United States used to be a straight-up 20 percent. But that doesn’t really work for a lot of people anymore. With the price of homes today, a 20 percent down payment puts buying a home out of reach, especially for first-time home buyers. Lenders have become […]

Is it a Buyers or Sellers Market?

Whether it is a buyers or sellers market – now and in the near future – will be the topic of conversation for anyone buying a new home or selling their current home. The real estate market is an ever-changing landscape that can shift between favoring buyers or sellers at different times. Understanding whether it’s […]

What is Residential Real Estate?

Residential real estate is an industry word that describes what most of us are doing – buying new homes and selling our previous homes. It’s the default. Most real estate agents deal with residential real estate, so it’s a term that describes 73% of the market (according to the National Association of Realtors). What are […]

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