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Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical.

February 5, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 5, 2021

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision

February 4, 2021 - General Information

In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 4, 2021

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

February 3, 2021 - General Information

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 3, 2021

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.

February 2, 2021 - General Information

Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 2, 2021

Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice

February 1, 2021 - General Information

As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on everything that’s changed and wonder what’s ahead for 2021. While there are signs of economic recovery as vaccines [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 1, 2021

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell?

January 29, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition. With buyer demand rising and historically low inventory for sale, if you’re [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 29, 2021

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

January 28, 2021 - General Information

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 28, 2021

What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?

January 27, 2021 - General Information

According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 27, 2021

What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

January 26, 2021 - General Information

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 26, 2021

Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

January 25, 2021 - General Information

As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 25, 2021

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