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What Is A Seller’s Market?

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As the name implies, a seller’s market favors sellers over buyers. Learn all the ins and outs of a seller’s market in real estate.
By Kacie Goff · September 15, 2025
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First-Time Buyers Face Historically Tough Market

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New data from the National Association of Realtors shows first-time homebuyers are feeling the affordability squeeze more than ever.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2025
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Buying A House In Wisconsin

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Is the Badger State beckoning? From disclosure rules to down payments, here’s everything you need to know about buying a house in Wisconsin.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025
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Housing Options That Redefine What ‘Home’ Means

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Creative, cash-strapped buyers are coming up with more affordable options than the traditional single-family home.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025
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Nebraska First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Nebraska offers several assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in the state.
By Maya Dollarhide · September 15, 2025
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Texas First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Having trouble affording a home in Texas? The state has programs to help first-time buyers.
By Meaghan Hunt · September 15, 2025
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Ohio First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Ohio offers several assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in the state.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025
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Nevada First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Nevada offers several assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in the state.
By Jean Folger · September 15, 2025
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North Carolina First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Breaking into the housing market can be a challenge. North Carolina offers a number of programs for first-time homebuyers.
By Ellen Chang · September 15, 2025
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Home Prices Are Rising Faster Than Incomes: 10 Places Where Gap Widened Most

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American home prices have been soaring well beyond income gains for the past decade. The gap is especially wide in some markets in South Florida and California.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2025
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Are Home Equity Loans Now Better Than HELOCs?

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Why home equity loans are more popular than HELOCs right now -- and what advantages these fixed-rate products offer borrowers.
By Linda Bell · September 14, 2025
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Pros And Cons Of A Cash-Out Refinance

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As with any financial decision, there are pros and cons to a cash-out refinance. Check out this guide to see if one is right for you.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025
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First-Time Homebuyer Qualifications

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Learn what it means to be a “first-time homebuyer” and how you can qualify for benefits, grants and programs.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 14, 2025

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