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Category: Homebuyer strategies (38 Articles)

January 9, 2025 | 2 minute read

Terminating a lease early to purchase a home – when does it make sense?

  For many, purchasing a home may feel out of reach due to current lease obligations. While there are some associated costs and other factors to consider, choosing to terminate your lease early to purchase a home may prove beneficial under certain circumstances. Here’s when it may be a ... More

November 27, 2024 | 3 minute read

Your First Home Can Be Your Dream Home

What comes to mind when you think of a “starter home”? Historically, the terms “Cheap,” “run-down,” and “bad investment” may have popped up. However, in recent years first-time buyers are turning the notion of a More

November 20, 2024 | 4 minute read

Holiday Spending vs Homebuying: How to Balance Your Budget

With the holiday season comes celebrations, traveling and gathering with loved ones. While this is a treasured time of year for many, it can be straining on a budget. Increased spending on gifts, decorations, parties and travel costs are to be expected during this time. If you’re planning to ... More

November 7, 2024 | 3 minute read

Understanding Seasonal Trends in Home Prices

As consumers, many of the goods and services we buy and sell have prices and values that fluctuate based on the season. For example, you may be able to score a better deal on a speedboat in the middle of winter than if you were to buy it in the ... More

October 31, 2024 | 13 minute read

What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know About Fixer-Uppers

Is It a Good Idea to Buy a Fixer-Upper? Buying a home is expensive, and can feel very overwhelming, especially for a first-time homebuyer. While first-time homebuyer loans, grants and other programs can save you some money, another place to look for savings is at a home’s ... More

October 17, 2024 | 2 minute read

How And When to Refinance Your Mortgage

Understanding how and when to refinance your mortgage is crucial for maximizing savings and reaching your financial goals. Homeowners might consider refinancing for a variety of reasons based on their unique situation and circumstances. Most commonly, refinancing is done with the goal of securing a lower interest rate, shortening the ... More

September 19, 2024 | 4 minute read

Secrets to a Smooth Homebuying Experience

Successfully navigating the homebuying process requires careful planning and attention. There are many steps involved in obtaining a mortgage, and it may seem daunting at first, especially for first-time homebuyers. Having a team of trusted professionals by your side to guide you through the process can help make the experience ... More

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