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RHB Assets From IGX: Woman sitting at a table, calculating home value with documents and a calculator.

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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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RHB Assets From IGX: A couple with a home appraiser during an inspection.

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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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View of downtown Frederick, Maryland.

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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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A couple of beachfront homes with wooden stairs leading to the sand.

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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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RHB Assets From IGX: Happy family unboxing in their new home

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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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RHB Assets From IGX: A red beach house in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

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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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Yellow house exterior with white trim and green lawn.

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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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Professional women in real estate standing confidently.

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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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RHB Assets From IGX: Idaho highway with mountains in the background

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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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Costs of Buying a House in Activity Video

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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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Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification in Activity Video

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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 in Activity Video

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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 in Activity Video

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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 Tips in Activity Video

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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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Steps to Make an Offer in Activity Video

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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 in Activity Video

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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 (alternate image) in Activity Video

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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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Move or Remodel in Activity Video

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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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