First Time Home Buyers

Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2018?

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Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2018? | Simplifying The MarketThe interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic […]

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Millionaire to Millennials: Don’t Rent a Home… Buy!

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Millionaire to Millennials: Don’t Rent a Home… Buy! | Simplifying The MarketIn a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your lifetime, then you need to buy a home.” Bach went on to explain: “Homeowners are worth 40 times […]

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Whether You Rent or Buy, Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage!

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Whether You Rent or Buy, Either Way You're Paying a Mortgage! | Simplifying The MarketThere are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in their article, “12 Practical […]

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5 Reasons Homeowners Can Throw Better Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Highlights:

Watching the big game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages.
There’s more room to entertain a large crowd and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!
The kitchen is big e…

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Study Shows “Millennials Deserve More Credit”

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Study Shows "Millennials Deserve More Credit" | Simplifying The MarketWhen it comes to talking about millennials, there are many stereotypes out there that have influenced the way the public feels about the generation. Whether it’s the assumption that millennials are irresponsible with money and would rather buy avocado toast than save for a down payment, or that millennials jump from job to job, the […]

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2 Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

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2 Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers | Simplifying The MarketUrban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment above 5 percent.” Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” Buyers often overestimate the down payment funds […]

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5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights:

  • “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
  • The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
  • Many millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes dream of the day when they will be able to paint the walls whatever color they’d like, or renovate an outdated part of their living space.

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Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home

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Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home | Simplifying The MarketMany people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream homes or if they should first try to go through the buying process on their own. In today’s market: you need an experienced professional! You Need an Expert Guide If You Are Traveling a Dangerous Path The […]

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Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In 54% Of US Counties

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Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In 54% Of US Counties | Simplifying The MarketAccording to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2018 Rental Affordability Report, “buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 240 of 447 [or 54% of] U.S. counties analyzed for the report.” For the report, ATTOM Data Solutions compared recently released fair market rent data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development with reported income amounts from the Department […]

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Where Did Americans Move in 2017? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights:

Atlas Van Lines recently released the results of their annual Migration Patterns Survey in which they tracked their customer’s movement from state-to-state over the course of 2017.
Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ sta…

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