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Don’t expect home prices to crash during the next recession the way they typically do in a downturn
Owning a Home

Don’t expect home prices to crash during the next recession the way they typically do in a downturn

What goes up must come down — even if it takes a while.  The Federal Reserve's attempts to cool inflation have yet to bring the economy to equilibrium. As it approaches a likely downturn, experts predict a recession could hit the US within the next 12 months. In the past, recessions have ...

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Home inspection contingencies and why they are so important
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Home inspection contingencies and why they are so important

Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases — and financial investments — people make in their lives. Including a home inspection contingency with your offer is one of the most effective ways to protect that investment.Some buyers may choose to waive a home inspection in a competitive ...

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Why the Fed rate hike isn’t the worst news for home buyers
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Why the Fed rate hike isn’t the worst news for home buyers

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced an increase to its federal funds rate. This is the rate at which banks can lend each other excess reserves overnight. It is a benchmark rate, not the rate individual borrowers pay. But it affects the rates of both debt and savings.The increase announced ...

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Ready to sell your home? What you need to know about tax implications
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Ready to sell your home? What you need to know about tax implications

If you’ve been avidly reading the headlines on the soaring real estate market, you might be thinking that now is the time to cash in…sell your spacious home and move into a smaller place you can rent or own. One issue that many sellers often don’t completely understand is the ...

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4 tips for selling your home in 2022
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4 tips for selling your home in 2022

It's fair to say the start of 2022 isn't the best time to purchase a home. Not only have mortgage rates climbed in recent weeks, but home prices are still sitting at record highs, making them unaffordable for many buyers. Plus, housing inventory is still extremely low, so buyers today ...

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Thinking about selling your house? Four questions to help you decide
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Thinking about selling your house? Four questions to help you decide

Your neighbor just sold their house for how much? Housing prices continue to soar, with Zillow estimating they could climb 21% in 2022, bolstering the already-steady gains of 2021. A real estate market this appealing might leave you wondering if now is the right time to sell your home. But ...

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