• Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021,Frank Ortiz

    Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

    Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming.  Some people are getting their foot in the door with a smaller down paym

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  • The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think,Frank Ortiz

    The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

    You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story.  This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the "unicorn year

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  • Newly Built Homes Save Buyers $25K Over 10 Years,Frank Ortiz

    Newly Built Homes Save Buyers $25K Over 10 Years

      Think a newly built home is out of your budget? Over time, it might cost less than you think.  Compared to an existing home that’s 20 years old, buying new saves the average buyer more than $25,000 over the first 10 years.  Why? A brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water heater mean lower energy bil

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