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Keeping Current Matters

• Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.
  You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.
• The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
  That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.
• Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?
  Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.
• Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
  If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.
• The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
  If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.
• Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
  Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.
• Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
  For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?
• Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
  If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?