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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more…

Written by Marco Manumbas

May 3, 2021

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Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?

At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that…

Written by Marco Manumbas

April 30, 2021

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Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers…

Written by Marco Manumbas

April 29, 2021

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Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year…

Written by Marco Manumbas

April 23, 2021

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Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of…

Written by Marco Manumbas

April 8, 2021

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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford…

Written by Marco Manumbas

March 30, 2021

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What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February…

Written by Marco Manumbas

March 19, 2021

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What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming…

Written by Marco Manumbas

March 16, 2021

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Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s…

Written by Marco Manumbas

February 26, 2021

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast,…

Written by Marco Manumbas

February 19, 2021

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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?

Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

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