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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Home

Check out this blog by 719Lending Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It can seem like there aren’t any good houses left and any that do become available are snatched up quickly. Here are a few options that you have if your purchase

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer

Check out this blog by 719Lending Inflation and Home Loan Rates Posted: 3-11-2021 As inflation rises, it typically causes mortgage rates to move higher as well.  That’s because inflation is the arch-enemy of interest rates since it erodes the buying power of the fixed return that a mortgage holder

El Paso County has over 720,000 people in it, a more accurate number to determine how many people live in the area. This number includes cities like Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, and Peyton, all suburbs of Colorado Springs. As the Springs area gets closer to 1,000,000 residents, the dynamics

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home. Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in ch

Step 1: Identify Your Goal One of the most effective decision-making strategies is to keep an eye on your goal. This simply means identifying the purpose of your decision by asking yourself what exactly is the problem that needs to be solved? And why does this problem need to be solved? Figur

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what a few industry experts

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five rea

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