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Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights:

  • Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.
  • To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way.
  • The best way to ensure your homebuying process is a positive one is to find a real estate professional who will guide you through every aspect of the transaction with ‘the heart of a teacher.’

The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights:

  • Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time, unless you’re a resident of Arizona or Hawaii!
  • Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise by $1.92.
  • As we “spring forward” this year, let’s get together to see how you can take advantage of every hour in the housing market.

Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights:

  • With interest rates hovering at near historic lows, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been, and how much they’ve changed over time.
  • According to Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are currently hovering near a five-decade low.
  • The impact your interest rate has on your monthly mortgage payment is significant. An increase of just $20 dollars in your monthly payment can add up to $240 per year or $7,200 over the life of your loan. Maybe it’s time to lock in now while rates are still low.

The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights:

  • Americans are on the move, and the most recent Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns Survey tracked the 2019 traffic flow from state-to-state.
  • Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ states for the second time since 2017, followed by Washington State.
  • New York was the country’s outbound move leader in 2019, a designation it most recently held in 2014.