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The Spring House Hunting Season is Here – Is Your Credit Ready?
Zillow survey results show Americans are confused about factors affecting their credit... read more
Hidden Liens in the Pre-Closing Period
Opt for a municipal lien search and work closely with your title agent so you can avoid surprise liens and unrecorded debt in the homebuying process... read more
$15,000 Tax Credit Could Cover Entire Down Payment For Homes in 40 of the 50 Largest U.S Metros
If passed, first-time homebuyer tax credit could push some renters 14 years ahead toward homeownership... read more
7 Ways to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Buy a Home in Today’s Market
From coast to coast (with some exceptions of course), new listings are receiving multiple offers within hours, open houses are packed, and those seeking to buy a home are facing difficult odds against a seemingly endless stream of buyers. read more
12 Head-Scratching Home Staging Fails
When homeowners decide to put their property on the market, most do a little work to spruce up the place. Some might paint and declutter, while others go all out and hire a home stager. read more
Photography & Selling Houses Sight Unseen with Brian Copeland
Photographer and real estate agent Brian Copeland shares his thoughts on the importance of great photos for your listings, and talks about the equipment and software that real estate agents can use to get the best photos (and the best price) for their listings. read more
Single Women Outpacing Single Men in Homeownership
There was a time when people felt they should wait until they were married to buy a home. But today, that idea is no longer as relevant, and single people are more empowered than ever to purchase real estate-and, more specifically, single women. read more
MBS Day Ahead: Real Story on Feb/March Rate Spike: Stimulus vs Inflation
Posted To: MBS CommentaryToday is the last day of the month and quarter. That means more for financial markets than it does for many other sectors. read more
Even With Recent Declines, Purchase App Volume is Still Outpacing 2020
Posted To: MND NewsWireMortgage Application volume continued to trend down during the week ended March 26. read more
Don’t Skip the Permit Search: Why a Full Municipal Lien Search is Important
An open permit can cause trouble for a pending home sale, but getting the permit history can prevent a bigger problem later. read more