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Single-Family Home Building Trends: Market Shares and Regional Impacts on Homebuyers

Single-family home construction has slowed down due to factors like higher interest rates, construction costs, and material shortages. However, the first[…]

Importance of a Pre-Approval letter

If you're planning to buy a home, you may be wondering whether you need a preapproval letter from a lender. The short answer is yes! A pre-approval letter[…]

5 Types of Closing Costs for a Home Purchase

With spring in the air, the home buying season is in full swing. Home buying is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming. In addition to the[…]

Make Your Offer Stronger By Doing These 4 Things

The current housing market conditions are making it particularly challenging and different from making an offer on a home even just one year ago. The[…]

Military Appreciation Month & VA Loans  

Military Appreciation Month is celebrated each year in May. This recognition was designated by Congress in 1999, allowing us to use the month to celebrate[…]

Understanding Today’s Housing Market: Supply & Demand 

As a homebuyer, knowing how supply and demand impact your home’s purchase price will help you understand current and future cost expectations. It is no[…]

Hack Your Home Search With a Pre-Approval

Getting pre-approved is a surefire way to know how much home you can afford. Many borrowers look to the pre-approval as a guidepost to begin their home[…]

Black Americans and the Housing Market

Even though it has been over 50 years since the Fair Housing Act was passed, Black homeownership rates have only risen from 41.8 percent to 42.3 percent[…]