• What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees,The Wateridge Group

    What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

    When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where yo

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  • Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others,The Wateridge Group

    Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

    As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes ar

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  • The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked,The Wateridge Group

    The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

    Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock. But that’s actually a common misconception. Here’s the truth. Do You Really Have To Put 20% Down When You Buy a Home?

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