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Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection
When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jul 283 min read


Good News for Homebuyers: More Listings Mean More Opportunities
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right moment to jump back into the home search — this might be it. Over the past...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jul 212 min read


Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage
You've submitted your mortgage application—congratulations! You're one big step closer to homeownership. But while it may feel like the...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jul 142 min read


Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity
Let’s be real — you don’t have to be ready to buy a house today to start preparing for it. In fact, one of the smartest steps you can...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jul 72 min read


If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling — Here’s What You Need to Know
As a mortgage loan officer, I often get a behind-the-scenes look at why some homes sit on the market while others fly off within days....

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jun 302 min read


Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 102 min read


Downsizing for Retirement: Unlocking Your Home’s Equity to Secure Your Future
As retirement approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what your next chapter will look like. One of the most important aspects of a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 43 min read


Why You Should Stop Waiting for the Perfect Housing Market
It’s tempting to wait for the “perfect moment” to make a move in today’s housing market. Maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will drop, or...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 272 min read


2025 Housing Market Forecast: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
The housing market in 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Based on expert projections,...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 202 min read


How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
As a homeowner, one of the most powerful financial tools at your disposal is your home equity. Equity represents the difference between...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 144 min read


New Year, New Home: Why 2025 is the Perfect Time to Buy a Home
As we welcome 2025 with fresh goals and aspirations, many of us are thinking about significant life changes. For some, it’s about...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 62 min read


Is Mortgage Refinancing Right for You? Exploring Your Options with The Home Loan Expert
As a homeowner, you may find yourself contemplating the idea of mortgage refinancing as a means to improve your financial standing....

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Renting vs. Owning: What's the Better Option in the Current Real Estate Market?
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Sep 7, 20222 min read


There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today
If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos)...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 5, 20222 min read


Millennials: Do You Need a Home with More Space?
If you’re a millennial, homebuying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 5, 20222 min read


If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.
From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Dec 15, 20212 min read


What’s Happening with Home Prices?
Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.
While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Oct 21, 20212 min read
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