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The Do’s And Dont’s Of Making Your Offer More Competitive

March 9, 2023 by Rilian Ball

Today, the housing market is more competitive than it has ever been in the past. You may have your eyes on your dream home, but how can you make it stand out from the crowd? There are a few tips that you should keep in mind. What are a few things you should do, and what are a few things you should avoid? Do Get A Pre-Approval Letter Because the housing market is so competitive, the seller is probably going to have many offers. The seller wants to make sure that the buyer they choose already has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: New Home, Offer, Real Estate

NAHB: Home Builders Concerned Over Housing Market Conditions

November 17, 2022 by Rilian Ball

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index for November showed builders’ growing concerns over U.S. housing market conditions. November’s index reading dropped five points to 33 as compared to October’s reading of 38 and the November 2021 reading of 83. November’s home builder index reading was the lowest reading since June 2012 except during the pandemic. Readings over 50 indicate that most home builders were positive about housing market conditions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Market, New Homes, Real Estate

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

May 20, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment. There is a certain amount of truth to this, but the reality is bigger is not always better. Ideally, the amount of money you settle on for your mortgage down payment will take into account your monthly budgeting requirements. The Big Advantages Of A Large Down Payment Fewer Mortgage Payments: The larger the down payment, the higher the likelihood that you will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Real Estate

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

May 20, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment. There is a certain amount of truth to this, but the reality is bigger is not always better. Ideally, the amount of money you settle on for your mortgage down payment will take into account your monthly budgeting requirements. The Big Advantages Of A Large Down Payment Fewer Mortgage Payments: The larger the down payment, the higher the likelihood that you will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Real Estate

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