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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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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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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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...

Wooden fence marking a property line with a lush green lawn and trees.

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How close to your property line can you build a house, shed or fence?

Want to build a fence? Or, maybe you're worried about how close your neighbor's new shed is. Here's what you need to know about building near property lines....

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National data shows homes are worth more than homeowners think

While the gap between homeowners and appraisers widened in October, it was at least happening in the right direction. Check out our HPPI.

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