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2022
It’s challenging to save for a new home, dream vacation, and late-model car simultaneously. And you don’t want to eat ramen noodles every day to do it. How to Balance Competing Savings Goals By Kimberly Palmer NEW YORK – Saving money sounds straightforward – set cash aside for a future purpose. ...
10/31/2022
Growing up, many of us were taught that it was inappropriate to discuss money. But all that does is lead to confusion and poor financial habits and awareness down the road! Having proactive, honest conversations about money within your own family can help reduce stress and improve the financia...
10/31/2022
The housing market is shifting, and it’s a confusing place right now. The best way to navigate that shift is to lean on a trusted real estate professional to help you make confident and informed decisions about what’s happening in your market. 1.3KSHARES 974 103 25 190 As the housing market co...
10/30/2022
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While many millennials are disappointed that their homeownership plans have stalled, it’s a good time to reevaluate and adjust their interest-rate expectations. To Millennials Who Nixed Home Buying: What Now? By Sara Rathner NEW YORK – Millennials are in peak nesting mode. We want the outdoor sp...
10/29/2022
panida wijitpanya / Getty Images TwitterLinkedInPrintShare As the market slowly turns, the rate buydown may be making a comeback. It’s money upfront, ideally from the seller, that lowers monthly payments for two years. Temporary Rate Buydown Can Help Lower Payments By Jeff Lazerson PASADENA, Cal...
10/28/2022
Bottom Line The best hedge against inflation is a fixed housing cost. If you’re ready to learn more and start your journey to homeownership, connect with a real estate professional today. 1.8KSHARES 1.4K 118 21 239 While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest d...
10/28/2022
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A new law offers significant savings to homeowners who opt for solar roof panels within the next 10 years – but also expensive problems if an old roof needs replaced soon. Don’t Install Solar Panels on Older Roofs By Ron Hurtibise FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – More and more Florida homeowners are thin...
10/27/2022
Shutters take time to put up and make homes feel like caves – but waiting too long is a mistake. Expert advice: Start once the NHC declares an area hurricane watch. At What Point Do You Put Up Hurricane Shutters? By Howard Cohen MIAMI – Ian is making a trek toward Florida. The state is in the ...
10/26/2022
Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different t...
10/26/2022
Bottom Line If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there are incredible benefits waiting for you at the end of your journey, including the ability to customize your home, the sense of achievement homeownership brings, and a greater connection to your community. Connect with a local real est...
10/25/2022