• Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year,Herb Rim

    Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year

        Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual. That’s good news if you want to buy a home because i

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  • What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power,Herb Rim

    What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

    If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see graph bel

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  • Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage,Herb Rim

    Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

    If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before you close. Here’s a list of thin

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