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The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on August 17, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers




The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC] | Bridge Builders

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Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on August 3, 2018 in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy




Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC] | Bridge Builders

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Rising Interest Rates Have Not Dampened Demand

by on July 11, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers




Rising Interest Rates Have Not Dampened Demand | Bridge Builders

Since the beginning of the year, mortgage interest rates have risen over a half of a percentage point (from 3.95% to 4.52%), according to Freddie Mac. Even a small rise in interest rates can greatly impact a buyer’s monthly mortgage payment.

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Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on July 6, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers




Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | Bridge Builders

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Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States

by on June 21, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing




Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States | Bridge Builders

With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing affordability today to the average affordability prior to the housing boom and bust, we are in much better shape than most believe.

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