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The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

November 11, 2025

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that’s 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this benefit, according to Veterans United. And […]

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Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

November 5, 2025

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is […]

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Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

October 30, 2025

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . […]

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2026 Housing Market Outlook

October 15, 2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges […]

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Home Sales Are Expected To Rise Next Year

September 30, 2025

Home Sales Are Expected To Rise Next Year

    Home sales are expected to pick up next year. If you want to be ready to move when the market picks up, let’s build your plan now. We’ll take a close look at your budget, review any changes in your financial situation, and map out a clear path toward homeownership. Together, we’ll explore […]

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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

September 17, 2025

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And this month, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline in over a year. What Sparked the […]

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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

September 9, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it – […]

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Homeownership is a Key to Building Wealth

April 4, 2022

Homeownership is a Key to Building Wealth

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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Are you ready to be a first-time homebuyer?

June 9, 2021

Are you ready to be a first-time homebuyer?

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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How To Improve Your Credit Score

May 12, 2021

How To Improve Your Credit Score

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’re probably also wondering about your credit score. Having the right credit score or credit history is essential if you want a mortgage loan with a great interest rate. So, what’s a good number for a credit score? You will need a credit score of at least […]

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