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    • Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes

      Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes,Michael Bempah

      There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.

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    • Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season

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      With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait?

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    • Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

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      Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down.

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    • How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today

      How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today,Michael Bempah

      Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget.

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    • Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash

      Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash,Michael Bempah

      One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today.

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    • How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025

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      If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start?

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    • Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs

      Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs,Michael Bempah

      With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible.

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    • What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

      What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?,Michael Bempah

      If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride.

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    • Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

      Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?,Michael Bempah

      Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough.

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    • Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House

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      If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market.

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    • The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth

      The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth,Michael Bempah

      If you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of homeownership.

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    • Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?

      Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?,Michael Bempah

      When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision.

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    • More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer

      More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer,Michael Bempah

      There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. 

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    • What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now

      What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now,Michael Bempah

      Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. 

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    • The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit

      The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit,Michael Bempah

      For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership.

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      Why You Need an Agent To Set the Right Asking Price,Michael Bempah

      The #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house. 

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      Trying to decide between renting or buying a home?

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    • What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting

      What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting,Michael Bempah

      You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why.

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      Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market,Michael Bempah

      You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now.

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