• Why Saving for a Home Feels Hard (and How to Fix It),Lissette Bolano

    Why Saving for a Home Feels Hard (and How to Fix It)

                Saving for a home doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause. You still want to celebrate your friends’ milestones, take the occasional vacation, and enjoy your weekends. But without a plan, those “one-off” expenses can quietly eat into your down payment fund. Take wedding season as

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  • Mortgage Rates Got You Worried? Here’s How to Secure the Lowest Rate Possible,Lissette Bolano

    Mortgage Rates Got You Worried? Here’s How to Secure the Lowest Rate Possible

      Since September, mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster. They first dipped into the low 6% range only to climb past 7% by the end of October.  Yikes.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. These rate fluctuations can make home buying feel like a guessing game. Fortunately, you do

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  • 91% of Buyers Were Surprised About Closing Fees – Don’t Be One of Them,Lissette Bolano

    91% of Buyers Were Surprised About Closing Fees – Don’t Be One of Them

    If you're about to buy a home, you might think you've budgeted everything. But are you prepared for all the fees that come with closing?  Nearly 91% of buyers in the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2024 said they encountered at least one unexpected cost during the closing process.  Let’s bre

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