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What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on January 18, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing




What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Bridge Builders

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Last Chance! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms

by on January 17, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing




Last Chance! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms | Bridge Builders

A loaf of bread used to be a nickel. A movie ticket was a dime.  Not anymore. Houses were also much less expensive than they are now. Inflation raised the price of all three of those items, along with the price of almost every other item we purchase.

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Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Price is Right!

by on January 16, 2019 in For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing




Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Price is Right! | Bridge Builders

If you’ve ever watched “The Price is Right,” you know that the only way to win is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item you want without going over! That means your guess must be just slightly under the retail price.

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Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

by on January 15, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials




Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth | Bridge Builders

Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set.

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Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

by on January 14, 2019 in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers




Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step! | Bridge Builders

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search.

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