Ask the Expert: Interest rates rising! Should I buy?
I finally saved up a down payment, but now interest rates are rising. Should I still buy? If you are ready, yes, you should buy. Interest rates are higher…
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Ask the Expert: Is a reverse mortgage right for us?
Question: With the stock market down, we are worried about financing our retirement. Can a reverse mortgage help with that? Answer: Yes. If you want to…
Preapproved or prequalified?
Sellers love preapproved buyers and, experts say, preapproval puts buyers in their best bargaining position. But sometimes buyers confuse preapproval and…
Take advantage of the holiday mood in November real estate
At this time of year, everyone else is going over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house, but a brave few are headed into the real estate…
Good news for buyers as home prices cool
The red-hot real estate market is slowly cooling as sellers in big markets lower their prices, according to brokerage firms. Notable in the market are…
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Question: In 2020 I lost my job and went into bankruptcy. But now I am back on track and I would like to buy a house. Is it even possible to get a…
Homes get smart with new technology
You’ve probably heard about this home design trend and maybe even used it, and it’s about to be everywhere: Voice control technology. According to…
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We’re thinking of buying a home, but what do the fed rate increases mean for mortgages? Mortgage rates have been up and down following the rate increases…
Finding a great place before back-to-school
If your back-to-school list includes a house, there’s still time to find a great place with a good school district and settle in for the year. Most people…
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What are contingencies in a real estate deal? A contingent offer is a standard way that buyers agree to purchase a home if certain conditions are met. If…