Think Silicon Valley is the top tech hub for professionals? On the contrary, job hunters are heading to the “Silicon Slopes” of Salt Lake City.
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Are Life Estate Sales Too Good To Be True? The Reality Behind the New Film ‘American Dreamer’
The movie “American Dreamer” tells the story of a homebuyer who purchases a house and moves in, but he must wait for its owner to die. Is this ever a good idea?
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‘We Bought Our Home With a 2.6% Assumable Mortgage’—Why It Was Hard To Get, but Worth the Fight
Assumable mortgages are considered the unicorns of the loan world. Some say it’s because there’s not much in it for lenders. But these homebuyers prevailed. Here’s how, and why they’re so glad they did.
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Buyer Beware: There Are Still $1 Homes for Sale—but Many Smart Buyers Don’t Want Them
There were 216 homes listed for $1 on Realtor.com in January. But many of these homes come with some significant caveats.
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Mortgage Rates Are Finally Falling: See How Much Homebuyers Can Save on a House Right Now
For potential homebuyers, today’s lower mortgage rates mean that the cost to buy a house could likely be lower. Here’s how much homebuyers could save today.
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Only 13.8% of Atlanta homes were affordable in 2023
Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.
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Shattered Dreams: Homebuyers Grapple With High Mortgage Rates Derailing Their Plans
The dreams of many homebuyers have been dashed as mortgage rates rose to nearly 8%. Some believe they’ve missed the homeownership boat.
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Housing Affordability Hits a 39-Year Low. ‘It’s Fair To Expect Prices To Weaken,’ Expert Says.
The monthly principal and interest payment on a median-priced house just surpassed $2,500 for the first time, a new record.
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Hidden Gems: Affordable Housing Hot Spots Within America’s Priciest Metros
There are still pockets of affordability nestled within America’s most expensive metros—and homebuyers might not have to travel far to find them.
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Bargain Hunters, Rejoice: Top 20 Emerging Housing Markets Deliver on Affordability This Fall
The top 20 emerging housing markets in America this fall have one key thing in common that’s attracting buyers from all over the country.
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