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Homeowners and appraisers differ by less than 1% on home values
Homeowners underestimated their home value in September. Find out why that’s important in checking out our Home Price Perception Index.
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Home values rise as spring comes
Home values received quite a bump to begin purchase season. Read on to check out all the details!
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The Maryland housing market: Where are homes selling the fastest?
Wondering how competitive the Maryland Housing Market is? Read our article to learn where homes are selling the fastest in Maryland.
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Most unexpected snowbird destinations
These 12 lesser-known snowbird locations in Arizona, Florida and Hawaii give people the snowbird lifestyle with less of the snowbird crowds.
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This is what today's first-time home buyers are looking for
What are first-time home buyers looking for in a house, and how are perceptions of starter homes evolving? We surveyed over 1,000 people to find out.
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5 places that are very difficult to afford but surprisingly easy to love
The rule of three is a common guideline used to help you estimate home affordability, but there are several states where the budget might be stretched.
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Homeowners know the benefits of selling their home, so why aren't they?
New data shows 57% of homeowners in 2021 believe their home would sell over asking price. But it isn’t fear keeping them from selling.
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Why women real estate: A brief history and appreciation for women's contribution to real estate
Women have played a pivotal role in the development of today’s real estate market through their dedication to the fight for equality and the right to cont...
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Why Idaho is one of the top housing markets in the U.S.
Why has Idaho become such a hot spot for incoming homebuyers? We dug through the data to find out.
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Top 10 costs of buying a home
Escrow, closing costs, and more -- in this episode of The Red Desk, we’ll walk you through the Top 10 Costs associated with buying a home. Can you guess t...
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Preapproval vs. prequalification: Which one gets you a home?
Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, w...
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Types of loans described
In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re going to go detail different types of loans, including conforming and nonconforming, jumbo, and more.
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FHA or conventional: What's better?
FHA and conventional loans are two of the most popular loan types, but have different standards for credit score, down payment, and more. We’ll w...
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First-time home buying tips
Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. ...
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Five steps to make an offer on a house
Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an o...
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Property taxes explained
Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this...
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What is escrow?
In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow...
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6-minute read
Should I move or remodel
If you’re unhappy with your current home, you have two options: renovate or move. This is a big financial and emotional decision, and The Red Des...
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