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08/30/2024

Here’s what you need to know about your mortgage options.

08/29/2024

If you're thinking about becoming a homeowner, here's a rundown of the costs of buying a house.

08/27/2024

The U.S. housing market is in a deep sales slump, thanks to the double whammy of high borrowing costs and home prices that have priced many homebuyers out of the market.

08/26/2024

Ready to buy your first home? Explore the best lenders and mortgage options available for first-time buyers in 2024.

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08/23/2024

New listings outpace sales—home prices may cool.

According to the July 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group, strong growth in Q2 home prices was higher than expected but is expected to slow, ending 2024 and 2025 at annual rates of 3% and 6.1%, respectively.

08/22/2024

The location (city) where you invest is your most important investment decision, not the properties themselves.

The goal of real estate investing is financial independence. But financial independence isn’t just replacing your current income. It’s about having the necessary funds to maintain your present lifestyle throughout your lifetime.

08/20/2024

In this article, we will take a look at the top 20 biggest mortgage companies in the US. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the Top 5 Biggest Mortgage Companies in the US.

08/19/2024

Half of U.S. homes now equity-rich.

With interest rates expected to drop in 2025, homeowners can utilize their equity for investments. Options include cash-out refinancing, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) for BRRRR strategies, investing in REITs or high-performing stocks, joining syndications, becoming hard money lenders, and usi...

08/16/2024

At a time when home prices have surged, these ZIP codes stand above all others as the most expensive in the nation.

Home prices have surged in a number of neighborhoods over the past decade, but some ZIP codes stand above the rest.

08/15/2024

Small markets like Elmira, New York saw a 15% decline in prices, while larger ones like San Antonio are down 4%.

After several years of escalating home prices amid tight inventory, as well as high interest rates that slammed the brakes on homebuying and investing, the first few dominoes appear to have fallen as prices in some cities nationwide have started to tumble. Is this a blip or the start of a larger tre...

08/14/2024

To lower your debt-to-income ratio and improve your odds of approval, you’ll need to pay down your existing debts before applying.

Qualifying for a mortgage is hard enough amongst high home prices and interest rates. But these high costs mean that qualifying for the best possible rate is more important than ever. While many factors go into the approval process, your credit card use is part of the equation—and you’ll want to...

08/09/2024

Although having a robust college presence is a massive benefit for its parent city, other metrics should be considered when analyzing long-term real estate investment potential.

The South is enjoying its moment in the sun, and it doesn't look like it will end anytime soon. The migration of jobs and people to Alabama, Texas, Florida, and South Carolina has created a perfect storm for real estate investing, with high-paying employment and low house prices. When interest rates...