• Beginning With Pre-Approval,The Wateridge Group

    Beginning With Pre-Approval

    If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among buyers. But, if you’re

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  • Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?,The Wateridge Group

    Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

    Rents have been going up consistently over the long run. If you choose to rent, there’s a risk your rental payment will go up each time you renew your lease. Having a higher rental expense may not be something you want to deal with every year. When you buy a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, it helps

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  • Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes,The Wateridge Group

    Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

    This graph also shows how the size of homes on the market changes seasonally. Larger homes tend to come on the market during the summer months when households with children who are out of school are looking to move. That seasonality means, based on historical trends and the fact that fall is now app

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