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What is the difference between Own Your Owns (OYO) and condos?
An “Own Your Own” is a form of ownership that predates the development of condominiums but came along after the boom of Stock Cooperatives. Once condominiums caught on in the 1960s and 70s, they became the dominant form of individual ...

Mortgage rates are now near the levels seen in early February when home sales jumped. There are signs the Spring housing market may be better than expected just a couple of weeks ago.

This past week, home loan rates ticked higher than last week in response to no dire news in the banking sector. ...

Despite some consumers' pessimism, 2022 could be a great year to buy a home. However, acting quickly while market conditions are still favorable is a good idea. For instance, if you get your initial mortgage approval soon, you can lock in interest rates before they go any higher. FHA announced l...

FHA announced last week that they are reducing the mortgage insurance premiums substantially. This means lower payments, more buying power and affordability. In our area, this will mean monthly savings of $300-$800 per month depending on the loan amount.

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Getting a home ready for sale in spring can pay off big if the right things are done to really show off the home. Here’s a look at 4 tips for making sure a home is ready for those top-dollar bids!
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Mortgage Rates have continued to improve since the start of the year. Couple this with continued strength in the labor market, and you have multiple reasons to see housing sales improve going forward. First, the JOLTS report showed 11.1M jobs available, and with 5.7M unemployed, we have a nearly ...

Do you know your credit score?
There are three major credit agencies that keep track of your credit report: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. These credit agencies track your habits to see if you make your payments on time and if you have had any serious credit issues in the past. Your score is ...

Did you know these facts about ADU? First, the median statewide construction cost of an ADU is $160,000, or $280/square foot (SF).
A significant portion of new ADUs (37 percent) cost less than $100,000 to build, and 71 percent of ADUs cost less than $280,000 to construct. For context, Terner Cent...

Home prices are softening in most markets across the nation.
Yet home prices are still higher compared with a year ago, and it’s unlikely they will fall too steeply.