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Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 18, 20212 min read


It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 12, 20213 min read


Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 5, 20212 min read


Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April,...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 23, 20211 min read


What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 30, 20212 min read


How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 23, 20213 min read


To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 19, 20213 min read


5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 11, 20213 min read


How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 3, 20212 min read


How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 24, 20213 min read


Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 16, 20212 min read


Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice
As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 3, 20212 min read


What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 28, 20212 min read


How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 19, 20213 min read


4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 13, 20212 min read


Is This the Year to Sell My House?
If one of the questions you’re asking yourself is, “Should I sell my house this year?” consumer sentiment about selling today should...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jan 7, 20212 min read


Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Dec 30, 20203 min read


The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Dec 16, 20201 min read


An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction,...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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