• Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List,Bernice Devries

    Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

    Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2,

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  • How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market,Bernice Devries

    How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market

    Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Mo

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  • The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House,Bernice Devries

    The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House

    In today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest.

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