• Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market,Bernice Devries

    Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

    Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better t

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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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