Home prices continue to rise across the country

US home prices rose by 4.9% in April

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8 steps to take before buying your first home

To help overcome the imitating homebuying process, the Independent Community Bankers of America offered the following eight suggestions for perspective first-time homebuyers.

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3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE APPLYING FOR A HOME LOAN

When it comes to buying a house, you don’t want to get in over your head financially, say the experts. These three questions can help you determine if you’re ready financially to take the plunge into home ownership.

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To downsize or not to downsize: The retiree's question

Many boomers may decide to downsize their large multi-level houses in retirement, while others may hang onto their homes for family gatherings and passing on to children. What's the right move for you?

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How to Make Sure Your Mortgage Doesn't Get Nuked at the Last Minute

You might have heard the horror stories from homebuyers about mortgage companies dropping the ball just before the sale closes. But there are ways to anticipate the changes before they happen. 

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Existing-Home Sales Bounce Back Strongly in May as First-time Buyers Return

Fueled partly by an increase in the share of sales to first-time buyers, existing-home sales increased in May to their highest pace in nearly six years, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

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8 Reasons Not to Set a Home Price High

Setting a listing price too high above market value in hopes of getting a higher sales price for your home can backfire.

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