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When a House Becomes a Home
It's clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important.
No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it's a familiar scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our own homes can be more important to us than the financial ones. Here are some of the reasons why.
1. Owning your home is an accomplishment worth celebrating
You've put in a lot of work to achieve the dream of homeo...
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Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers
The sense of pride you'll feel when you purchase a home can't be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That's because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending for Bank of America, says:
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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
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Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? A Good Question.
If you're deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide.
If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers' market, the added expenses might not be worth it.
Connect with one of our real estate professionals so you have expert advice on which updates are important intoday's market and how much it could impact the sale price.