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 The United States Zestimate is Here!

 Are you a first time homebuyer looking to by-pass that traditional starter home? Do you want to live near work, even though it's in a hight cost area? Using the DTI + mortgage product available at W.J. Bradley now allows for a higher debt-to-income ratio up to 50%, which allows you to qualify fo...

 I thought this was a very interesting and informative video. Excited to know all of your thoughts :)

NAR HOME Survey: Desire to Buy Strong Despite Affordability, Economic ConcernsMEDIA CONTACT: ADAM DESANCTIS / 202-383-1178 / EMAILWASHINGTON (December 17, 2015) — Although only half of surveyed households believe the economy is currently improving, nearly all young renters eventually want to buy ...

Mortgage rates continued a trend of small, steady improvements into the new week today.  This marks the 4th straight day of a winning streak that began last Wednesday when the Fed announced its much-anticipated rate hike.  If the notion of a Fed rate hike followed by falling mortgage rates doesn'...

 Just because the real estate market tends to slow down during the chillier months doesn’t mean it grinds to a stop. There are plenty of reasons to buy during the holidays, good deals being one. Sellers with homes still on the market come winter are more likely to compromise on price, and with fe...

The holidays often inspire lots of spending. Whether you're shopping for presents, decorating your home or preparing a large meal, there are different steps you can take to keep your budget on track this holiday season. Set a Budget Setting a budget (and sticking to it) is the most important tip...

 Living debt-free sounds great, and depending on where you are in life it may actually be attainable. But even if you can pay off your mortgage early, should you?Although it may be tempting, first consider the opportunity cost of paying off your mortgage early at the expense of other goals or inv...