Everyone dreams of buying a home at just the right moment—when prices are low, rates are perfect, and the competition has cooled off. The reality? Perfect timing in real estate is nearly impossible. What you can do is focus on the practical factors that tell you when it’s the right time for you to buy,…
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Owning a valuable home feels great—until your checking account says otherwise. Many homeowners are house-rich and cash-poor: sitting on significant home equity but struggling with day-to-day expenses. On paper, they look financially strong. In practice, they’re stretched thin. The key to long-term stability is finding balance—protecting equity while keeping your cash flow flexible and healthy.…
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If you’re a homebuyer—or a first-time homebuyer—making strong income and thinking about purchasing a home on your own without your significant other on the loan, I want to offer some perspective before you pull the trigger. It’s a common thought process:“I’ll buy the home in just my name, and that way my partner can still…
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