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Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years
The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 17, 20232 min read


How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 15, 20232 min read


The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 11, 20231 min read


Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year....

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 9, 20231 min read


Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 5, 20232 min read


Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average,...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time...
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Jan 30, 20232 min read


Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines
If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 28, 20232 min read


The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges....

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year....

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 20, 20231 min read



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Jan 18, 20230 min read



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Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 15, 20230 min read


Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?
During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home,...

Tess Marquez - Keeping Current Matters
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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