Buyer Guide Spring Edition

Table of Contents

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What’s Happening in the Housing Market Today?

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Top Reasons To Own Your Home

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The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home

8 What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power 11 Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Spring 12 Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself This Question 13 How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time 14 Are More Homeowners Selling? 16 Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Spring 18 Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage 19 Advice for Making Your Strongest Offer on a Home 21 Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home