Posts in Home Buying
What Makes Mortgage Rates Go Up and Down?

No one can tell you with 100% certainty that rates will go up or down tomorrow, next week or a month from now. The mortgage market is a market that has two main competitors: U.S. treasury notes and corporate bonds. It is this constant battle between the floor (U.S. treasury notes) and the ceiling (corporate bonds) that causes rates to rise and fall consistently.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Home in the Winter

House hunting in the winter can give you the advantage as the buyer, even in a predominantly sellers market like it has been in recent years. This applies not only here in Duluth, but across much of the nation. Many people avoid buying and selling in the winter altogether, but not everyone wants to pay top dollar to wait until the spring or summer seasons.

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What to Know Before Beginning the Home Buying Process

It’s normal to be confused as a first time homebuyer. Additionally, not having the right professional guidance can make the process even more tricky. Preparation and knowledge from a professional you trust, who communicates things in a way you feel comfortable with, is very important in achieving your goal of becoming a homeowner.

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