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Why Timing the Market Is So Much Harder Than It Seems
It's possible that getting a bargain is part of our collective DNA. Consider the stock market investing catchphrase, "Buy low, sell...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 94 min read


When is it Smart to Ask For a Seller Concession?
In a hot housing market people selling their homes are less likely to pay for anything that they don't have to get a deal done, but that...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 95 min read


What's a Healthy House Payment for My Income?
One question comes up right away when anyone decides to buy a home: How much house can I afford? Affordability is important, but is often...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 94 min read


First Time Homebuyer FAQ: The Starter Home vs Forever Home Dilemma
Will this be the year you become a homeowner? You ask this question because you almost saved enough to buy a starter home. Or is it...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 95 min read


How First Time Home Buyers Can Beat the Competition
Does if feel like everyone else is making cash offers on the houses you go see and you can't compete? You may feel like the odds are...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 98 min read


5 Expenses that Often Surprise First Time Home Buyers
A 2022 Zillow survey revealed that 75% of recent homebuyers regret buying a home - with one of the main reasons being unexpected costs of...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 98 min read


Getting On the Same Page: A Home Buying Survival Guide for Couples
The number of couples living together unmarried has nearly tripled since the year 2000. Buying a home become so competitive that it...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 95 min read


Top 3 Differences Between Conventional & Government Loans
If you’re shopping for loans, you might be wondering what the differences are between conventional and government loans. Or more...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 92 min read


How do property taxes work in California?
California properties are among the more desirable in the nation, which can drive the median value of homes up considerably compared to...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 96 min read


8 Benefits of Conventional Home Loans
A conventional loan is a safe, transparent loan that follows the rules put in place by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Typically over the...
Nick Cunningham
Jun 94 min read
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