The things that motivate homeowners to sell stay pretty consistent through the years. Mostly, they’re personal. Whether it’s because they need a bigger house to accommodate a growing family...
Read MoreIn most cases, when you buy something, you don’t get to negotiate the price. If you’re buying a refrigerator, for example, you don’t make an offer. You pay whatever...
Read MoreThere are a lower-than-normal number of previously owned homes available in today’s market, but that hasn’t stopped home buyers. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, sales...
Read MoreIn order to be approved for a mortgage, borrowers have to meet certain standards. How well they meet those standards not only determines whether they’re approved to borrow but...
Read MoreThe Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index measures how easy or difficult it is for prospective borrowers to get approved for a mortgage. When credit availability is tight,...
Read MoreWhen it comes time to make a move, you first have to decide whether you’ll rent or buy your next place. For most of us, this decision is primarily...
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