The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest par

What is PMI and When Do You Need It?

If you're planning to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, there's a good chance you'll need to pay for Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. While it's a common requirement, many buyers don't fully understand what PMI is or how it impacts their monthly payments. PMI is a form of insurance th

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back.According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to

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