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August 25, 2025
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Moving Timeline Tips to Avoid Last-Minute Stress  

Guest Author:  Alex Smith Moving Timeline Tips to Avoid Last-Minute Stress Moving to a new home can feel overwhelming if you leave tasks until the last minute. Using a clear moving timeline ensures you manage packing, transportation, and setup efficiently. […]
August 21, 2025
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Filing A House Insurance Claim: Steps For A Smooth Process

Filing A House Insurance Claim: Steps For A Smooth Process   (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author:  Cindy Alvarez Filing a house insurance claim can feel overwhelming, but following clear steps ensures the process moves efficiently and maximizes your […]
August 18, 2025
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall

“Freddie Mac Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since October.” “Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in rates.” The August 14th rates could motivate some buyers into the buying frame of mind. Stay […]
August 14, 2025
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Your First Home: Essential Maintenance Habits Every New Homeowner Should Build

Image by Freepik Guest Author:  Zoe Houston Your First Home: Essential Maintenance Habits Every New Homeowner Should Build Buying your first home is a moment worth celebrating — and a responsibility worth preparing for. Owning property brings peace of mind, […]
August 11, 2025
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July Single-Family Home Sales End on a High Note

July single-family home sales end on a high note. Data below from CincyMLS: Search
August 9, 2025
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Most People Think They Need To Put at Least 10% Down!

Do you think you need a big down payment to buy a home? Most people believe they need at least 10% down. The truth is that’s not necessarily the case. Many buyers put down less than that. Search The typical […]
August 5, 2025

NAR Pending Home Sales Report for July 2025

The National Association of Realtors® recently released the July 2025 pending home sales report. WASHINGTON (July 30, 2025) – Pending home sales decreased by 0.8% in June from the prior month and 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of […]
August 2, 2025
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National Association of Realtors June 2025 Existing Home Sales

National Association of Realtors® June 2025 Existing Home Sales June 2025 brought 3.93 million in sales, a median sales price of $435,300, and 4.7 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 2.0% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.7 […]
July 28, 2025
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Housing Prices Will Rise Nationally, Just Not as Fast

Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Despite what you may be hearing in the headlines, experts agree home prices are still projected to rise overall in 2025 – just at a slower pace than we’ve seen recently.   On average, forecasters […]