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  • Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for YouFour Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You
    You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life. How Much Equity Does the Typical Homeowner Have? Here’s how it works. As ...
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  • Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026
    After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening up your options in a meaningful way.  According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale in January was the highest it’s been since 2020. Here’s ...
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  • Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before SpringTop 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
    If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with less stress, ...
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  • Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right NowWhy So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
    For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in 2026. ...
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  • Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an AfterthoughtWhy Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought
    Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much more than a guess. It means ...
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