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  • Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables,Bernice Devries

    Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

    Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is, mort

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  • Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are,Bernice Devries

    Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are

    If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected to keep rising,

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  • What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June,Bernice Devries

    What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June

    June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to make sure you’re ready. If You’re Buying This June A lot of homebuye

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