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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here's Why
If you've been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here's some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:
"Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. Mortgage rates are comparable to what they were two years ago, and prices remain high. However, there is significantly more inventory . . ."
The number of homes for sale has grown compared to last year, and even more options are on the way. While this is typical for the busy
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Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage
Some Highlights
- Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don't make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.
- Here are a few tips. Don't change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don't buy appliances or furniture for your next home yet either.
- The best tip of all? Before you do anything financial in nature, talk to your lender first.
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2025/04/04/things-to-avoid-after-you-apply-for-a-mortgage-infographic/?a=4138-27c769...
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Replacement Windows: What Is the Cost and Does It Increase Home Value?
These days, older people are staying in their homes longer, while younger demographics are looking to sell quickly. In fact, a poll by Clever Real Estate found that 54% of baby boomers say they never plan to sell the house they live in.
Boomers who believe they'll be in their property for the long haul often invest in home improvement projects with...
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Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today's First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today's market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that's getting them in the door faster: square footage.
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 35% of buyers are willing t...
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Here's What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.
Let's take a look at some historical data to show what's happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.
A Recession Doesn't Mean Home Prices Will Fall
Many people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time we saw such a steep drop in prices. And it hasn't happened since.
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