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The Importance of an Equity Line (HELOC)
An equity line can serve as an investment tool when you purchase your next property, or when you use it as an emergency fund during the...
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Franny Yen
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Important Terms for Homebuyers to Know
When buying a home, it's important to know the most common terminology used. These terms are just a few for you to add to your...
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Franny Yen
- Jun 18
- 1 min
QUESTION: What's a Reasonable Range of HOA Fees When Looking for a New Home?
ANSWER: Being a part of a homeowners association can impact your budget as well as your daily life, so when you're shopping for a new...
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Franny Yen
- May 18
- 2 min
Home Improvement: How to Paint a Door
Depending on where your interior door is located, it can get a ton of use. Why not give your door a little boost with a fresh coat of...
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Franny Yen
- Apr 18
- 2 min
How Retirement Changes What You Need in a Home
When you picture yourself in retirement, what expenses do you think will be your largest ones? If you're like most people, you might...
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Franny Yen
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Housing News: What First-Generation Homebuyers Should Know
Even if no one else in your family has been a homeowner and you don't have access to family assistance, you can still achieve the...
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Franny Yen
- Feb 18
- 1 min
News update: Inflation
Since March 2020 when the economy was turned upside down, the Federal Reserve has been purchasing Mortgage-Backed Securities to hold...
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Franny Yen
- Jan 20
- 1 min
We May Not See a Ton of Foreclosures Soon
Despite having a banner year of housing market activity, the real estate industry could be in for a dose of reality once 2022 rolls in....
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Franny Yen
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Rent Is Spiking - It's Time to Buy
After dipping in spring 2020 at the start of the pandemic, rent prices are experiencing a huge increase, even surpassing pre-pandemic...
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Franny Yen
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
How Many Homes Should I Tour Before I Place an Offer?
When you start your home search, you might feel completely overwhelmed. Buying a home is likely the most expensive purchase you'll ever...
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Franny Yen
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
A Housing Shortage...For Now?
After a rough 2020, the housing market has rebounded in 2021. However, the major challenge that many homebuyers are finding is a lack of...
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Franny Yen
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
What to Do During a Hot Market
It's sometimes difficult to determine if it's financially the best time to purchase a home. Throw in a thriving housing market, and you...
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Franny Yen
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1 min
Securing Your New Home in the Summer
At the start of 2021, the housing market experienced an increase in home prices combined with low inventory. Together, they created a...
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Franny Yen
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Dealing With Low Inventory
After dealing with the house-buying boom of 2020, spring 2021 has seen a slight housing inventory shortage. According to the National...
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Franny Yen
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Q&A: Can you qualify for a mortgage without credit?
QUESTION: How do you qualify for a mortgage with no credit? ANSWER: It is possible to obtain a mortgage if you have little or no credit,...
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Franny Yen
- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Rent-to-Own Properties on the Rise
The demand for these types of properties has increased recently. While opting for a rent-to-own property looks good on paper, since you...
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Franny Yen
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Use Savings Buckets Beyond the Emergency Fund
Most of us have lived paycheck to paycheck at some point, creating some financial strain and worry that can be hard to overcome. As you...
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Franny Yen
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
2021 Looking to Be a Seller's Market
2020 was a unique year, to say the least. Although many people struggled with a loss of income and other challenges, the real estate...
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Franny Yen
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
Housing Market Continues to Soar Amid the On-Going Pandemic
No doubt, a constant theme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been the housing market which has continued to gain steam. As we move...
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Franny Yen
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Why Is the Market Thriving During a Pandemic?
With the country dealing with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, why is the housing market thriving? Even with the deadliest pandemic to hit...
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