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Lowest Mortgage Rates in History!

Posted OnNov 03, 2020

Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers 01 Aug 2020 by Team Dixon ~ Tom & Bette Dixon, In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?

Posted OnJun 01, 2020

Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate? 31 May 2020 by Team Dixon ~ Tom & Bette Dixon, Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings

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How to Save Money

Posted OnJul 14, 2017

Confession time – I’m a natural spender. I always knew that I should save money, but I never knew how to save money. My idea of saving money was getting something on sale. Sure I spent $25 that I probably didn’t need to, but I “saved” $75!! In order to get our finances in

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Buying Your First House: Starter Home or Forever Home?

Posted OnJun 30, 2017

By EMILY STARBUCK CRONE If you’re a first-time home buyer, you may be wondering: Should you purchase a small starter home to get into the market now, knowing you may grow out of it in a few years? Or, should you stretch your budget — or spend more time saving — to get a “forever home”

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What Are the Fees to Get a Reverse Mortgage?

Posted OnMar 24, 2017

By DEBORAH KEARNS A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that allows homeowners 62 and older who have paid off all or most of their mortgage to withdraw some of their home’s equity and convert it into cash. When evaluating the costs of a reverse mortgage against other potential retirement strategies, you’ll

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First-Time Home Buyers On: The Finances

Posted OnFeb 28, 2017

By Adrienne Breaux (Image credit: Reagen Taylor ) How long do you need to save up for a down payment? How long does it take to get approved for a mortgage? Buying a home—especially for the first time—is a learning process, made all the more intense thanks to the fact that large sums of money

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Where House Flippers Can Get Financing

Posted OnFeb 24, 2017

By Robyn A. Friedman Chris Gash Until recently, home flippers—investors who buy houses to improve and resell for a quick profit—had few options for financing. Now, traditional lenders and crowdfunding firms are increasingly willing to put up the money. Luxury-home flips can be lucrative, but risky. “With one flip, you could make the same amount

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Steps to Sell a House: How Long Does Each One Take?

Posted OnFeb 10, 2017

By Jamie Wiebe Adam Gault/Getty Images; realtor.com Even in the hottest markets, selling a house is by no means a transaction that happens overnight. Every step—from listing your house to getting an offer to closing—takes time. But how much time? To help you pace yourself, here are the steps to sell a house, and how long

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Should I Refinance My Mortgage Even if It Only Saves Me $50/Month?

Posted OnJan 20, 2017

By Mark Fitzpatrick updated January 11, 2017 Does it make sense to refinance your mortgage if you are only saving a small amount a month, like $50? The best way to answer this question is with an answer to another question. Answer this question first: How long do you plan on keeping your property? It’s

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4 Ways to Survive Future Real Estate Market Crashes

Posted OnJan 13, 2017

BY LARRY ALTON The real estate market may be very healthy compared to what it was five years ago, but that doesn’t mean we’re in some sort of eternal bliss. There will be rough patches ahead — and likely a couple more crashes in your lifetime — but how can you as an investor

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