Home Buyers

May 27, 2024

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home




For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you know has served in the military, it's important to learn about this program and its benefits.

Here are some key things to know about VA loans …

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May 22, 2024

How Many Homes Are Investors Actually Buying?


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Are big investors really buying up all the homes today?

If you’re trying to find a house to buy, this may be something you’re wondering about. Maybe you’ve read about it or seen reels on social media saying investors buying all the homes is making it even harder to …

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Jan. 14, 2015

New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program

New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting?
New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting? | Simplifying The Market 

Every home must be sold TWICE! Once to the buyer, and once to the bank appraiser if a mortgage is involved.

The second sale may have just become more difficult.

A new program announced by Fannie Mae may slow down the …

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Dec. 31, 2014

Happy New Year!

Here’s to a WONDERFUL 2015!Here's to a WONDERFUL 2015! | Simplifying The Market

Here's hoping 2015 is a great year for you both personally & professionally.

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Dec. 24, 2014

Thank You!

Thank You For Your Support!
Thank You For Your Support | Simplifying The Market

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Dec. 23, 2014

The REAL Reasons Americans Buy a Home

The REAL Reasons Americans Buy a Home
The REAL Reasons Americans Buy a Home | Simplifying The Market 

Last week, we reported on the financial reasons that the New York Times felt that homeownership was important. The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University performs a study every year surveying participants for the reasons that American’s feel are most …

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Dec. 18, 2014

Typical First Time Homebuyer?

Do You Fit the Description of the Typical First Time Homebuyer?
Do You Fit the Description of the Typical First Time Homebuyer? | Simplifying The Market 

There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and …

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Dec. 17, 2014

Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent

Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent
Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent | Simplifying The Market 

There are many young people debating whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home. Based on a recent study, here are two reasons buying a home might make more sense: Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent | Simplifying The Market Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent | Simplifying The Market

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Dec. 16, 2014

2015: The Return of the Millennial Home Buyer

2015: The Return of the Millennial Home Buyer
2015: The Return of the Millennial Home Buyer | Simplifying The Market 

Earlier this month, Zillow predicted that millennial buyers (under the age of 35) will become the largest group of buyers, overtaking Gen X (35-50 years old) by the end of 2015. Dr. Stan Humphries, Zillow Chief Economist, explained:

"Roughly 42 …
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Dec. 15, 2014

New York Times: Homeownership is Best Way To Build Wealth

New York Times: Homeownership is Best Way To Build Wealth
New York Times: Homeownership is Best Way To Build Wealth | Simplifying The Market 

The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled, Homeownership and Wealth Creation.” The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as …

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