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How smart buyers should approach rising mortgage rates

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.95…

Written by Erica Ramus

November 27, 2021

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Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation

Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation: Clean & Green Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number of farms and acres permanently preserved for agricultural production. The program guarantees a future food supply and contributes…

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August 20, 2021

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One Year Into the Pandemic

The Difference A Year Makes … A year ago, the world changed and we were shocked with the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business shutdowns began across the country and…

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March 11, 2021

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Real Estate Update – Business Guidelines

COVID-19 has presented enormous challenges and it will require us all to adapt to profound changes not only in our personal lives but in the lives of our clients and…

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June 9, 2020

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Settlement: What are buyer closing costs?

For many people, buying a home may be the biggest purchase they make in their lifetime. It can be a confusing, overwhelming process. One of the most confusing parts can…

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May 31, 2019

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Why should you put 20% down?

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment.…

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May 9, 2019

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How Do You Know How Much to Put Down On A Home?

For many prospective home buyers, the down payment is the most daunting hurdle in the race to buy a home. Even for people with decent credit and a healthy paycheck,…

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April 9, 2019

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Choosing the house you want to retire in

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate,…

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April 8, 2019

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Don’t Do This After Applying for a Mortgage

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any…

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April 7, 2019

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You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

The largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which has eaten into the amount…

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February 6, 2019

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Category: Buyer Information

How smart buyers should approach rising mortgage rates

Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation

One Year Into the Pandemic

Real Estate Update – Business Guidelines

Settlement: What are buyer closing costs?

Why should you put 20% down?

How Do You Know How Much to Put Down On A Home?

Choosing the house you want to retire in

Don’t Do This After Applying for a Mortgage

You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

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