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3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage)…

Written by Susanne Casey

February 18, 2021

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3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in…

Written by Susanne Casey

February 11, 2021

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Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year

Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide…

Written by Susanne Casey

February 8, 2021

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the…

Written by Susanne Casey

February 4, 2021

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5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2021

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly,…

Written by Susanne Casey

February 1, 2021

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Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however,…

Written by Susanne Casey

January 21, 2021

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What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts…

Written by Susanne Casey

January 21, 2021

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Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making…

Written by Susanne Casey

January 13, 2021

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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with…

Written by Susanne Casey

January 6, 2021

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New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their…

Written by Susanne Casey

January 6, 2021

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3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2021

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

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