July 24, 2024
If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes can sometimes lead to more cost-effective options, especially today. […]
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April 5, 2024
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was an unusual […]
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May 3, 2023
If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint the picture of how much […]
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December 22, 2022
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones at the […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
Resource Financial is providing more opportunities for the American dream with the new increased conforming loan limits. Conforming loan limits are increasing to $715,000 from $647,200 – that is a $67,800 increase from just earlier this year. What does this mean to me? You may be able to take advantage of a more affordable loan […]
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June 15, 2022
If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs to remember is […]
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April 4, 2022
The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says, “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can serve as […]
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February 23, 2022
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers […]
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December 1, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced this week that conforming loan limits are increasing to $647,200. That’s an increase of $98,950 – from $548,250 in 2021. This means you might be able to take advantage of a more affordable loan option, particularly if you are looking to buy in a market with rising home […]
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June 9, 2021
Buying a home is likely the largest financial decision you will make. With so many things to consider we know there are many questions, so we’ve answered a few of the most frequently asked first-time homebuyer questions here. Why should I buy a house? A home is an investment. Every month you pay your mortgage […]
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