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First time homebuyer hesitations data chart

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A look at entering the home buying market

What are the challenges faced by first-time home buyers? A survey of over 1,200 home shoppers offers insight.

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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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40% of first-time home buyers compromise their nonnegotiables

40% of first-time home buyers have compromised on nonnegotiable home expectations, but what are they willing to give up?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Woman on phone in living room, smiling.

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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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Why the 28/36 rule matters for home affordability

When you're buying a home, the 28/36 rule helps assess mortgage affordability by considering your housing costs, debt, and income. Learn why it's important.

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How to buy a home in North Carolina

Learn how to buy a home in North Carolina with our step-by-step guide, including tips, financing options, and actionable advice.

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