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  • Mortgage Lenders: Your Homebuying Allies

    Mortgage Lenders: Your Homebuying Allies

    Pre-approval Process: Get pre-approved early to determine loan amount and prove readiness to sellers.Denial Assistance: Lenders guide on improving credit for future approval.

  • US Existing Home Sales: Rebound Predicted by 2025

    US Existing Home Sales: Rebound Predicted by 2025

    US home sales dropped significantly in 2023, compared to 2021, ↓ from 6.12M to 4M transactions. However, the forecast suggests a rebound by 2025, with the number of sales reaching 5.6M units.

  • The top home trends for summer 2024

    Warm weather is inspiring homeowners in the United States to update their living spaces. Popular trends include organic modern design, wellness features like cold plunges and home spas, dark and moody interiors, leisure spaces such as listening rooms and game rooms, reading rooms influenced by "dark academia," and kid zones with race car beds and…

  • Home Prices and Rents Poised for Double-Digit Growth

    Home Prices and Rents Poised for Double-Digit Growth

    Americans expect home prices to rise 5.1% in the next year compared to last year's prediction of 2.6%. Rental costs are also expected to jump by 9.7%, the second-highest prediction on record.

  • Discover Oklahoma’s Budget-Friendly Living Wage

    Discover Oklahoma’s Budget-Friendly Living Wage

    Living wage for a family of four: $74,253. Ranked 2nd least expensive state to live for families.

  • US Housing Supply Short 7.2M Homes

    US Housing Supply Short 7.2M Homes

    The US faces a housing shortage of up to 7.2M homes due to decades of underbuilding. Household formations outpace single-family home construction, widening the gap.

  • The Number of U.S. Homes for Sale Is Slowly Returning to Normal: An ‘Incredible Trend,’ Economists Say

    Homebuyers facing high mortgage rates will find an increasing number of homes for sale, with a 35.2% rise compared to last year. Prices are rising seasonally, but more affordable homes are entering the market. Despite longer selling times, homes are selling quickly, with the typical home spending 44 days on the market in May. Continue…

  • Do Discount Points Pay off for 2024 Homebuyers?

    Do Discount Points Pay off for 2024 Homebuyers?

    To cope with high rates, many homebuyers opted for discount points, paying extra upfront to lower interest rates. Purchasing points can lead to a lower monthly payment and overall savings over the loan's lifespan.

  • Happy Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day

    Approximately 2.5 billion Father's Day cards are sent each year. Neckties have become a popular traditional gift for Father's Day. "World's Greatest Dad" is a popular Father's Day phrase. Breakfast in bed is a common Father's Day treat. Wishing a fantastic Father's Day to all the dads who strive to be the best versions of…

  • Happy Flag Day

    Happy Flag Day

    Flag Day is the American flag's birthday party every June 14th! Flag Day was proclaimed in 1916 but officially recognized in 1949. Talk about a late celebration! Betsy Ross, a seamstress, sewed the first flag. Imagine if designers today made flag-inspired outfits!

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