What 2017 Can Teach You About Buying a House in 2018

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Looking to buy a home in 2018? Use highlights from Trulia’s research on 2017’s home buying trends to help you make the smartest moves.

Trulia’s economics research team has spent the year digging into exactly what’s going on out there: How quickly deals are being done, who’s making them, how many are falling through. We looked into where the market has recovered, and where read more

Don’t Wait to Sell Your House! Buyers Are Out Now

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Recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that now is a great time to sell your home. The concept of ‘supply & demand’ reveals that the best price for an item is realized when the read more

Is Family Mortgage Debt Out of Control?

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Some homeowners have recently done a “cash out” refinance and have taken a portion of their increased equity from their house. Others have sold their homes and purchased more expensive homes with larger mortgages. At the same time, first-time read more

The COST of Your Next Home Will Be LESS Than Your Parents’ Home Was

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There is no doubt that the price of a home in most regions of the country is greater now than at any time in history. However, when we look at the cost of a home, it is cheaper to own today than it has been historically.

The Difference Between PRICE and COST

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Boomerang Buyers: Most Qualify for Financing in 2-3 Years

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According to a new study from Lending Tree, Americans who have filed for bankruptcy may be able to rebuild enough credit to qualify for a home loan in as little as 2-3 years.

This is in stark contrast to the belief that many have that they need read more

99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of recently surveyed housing experts believe that home values read more

Your Clocks Aren’t The Only Things Expected To “Spring Forward,” The Housing Market Is Expected To “Spring Forward” This Year

It’s that time of year, the time when our clocks are due to “spring forward.” Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension read more

2 Myths That May Be Holding You Back From Buying

In Realtor.com’s article, “Home Buyers’ Top Mortgage Fears: Which One Scares You?” they mention that “46% of potential home buyers fear they won’t qualify for a mortgage to the point that they don’t even try.”

Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment”

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It’s Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

While most people dread tax time, if you are getting a tax refund, this time of year can seem almost as rewarding as end-of-the-year bonus season.

Whether you are receiving a refund of a few hundred dollars or several thousand dollars, if read more