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Save Money When You Buy a House

Saving money on a new home can be a wise financial decision. Here are a few tips to help you: 1. Set a budget: Determine your budget for a new home and stick to it. Consider your income, expenses, and long-term financial goals when setting the budget. 2. Research and compare: Look for multiple properties and compare their prices, locations, and features. Consider both new and existing homes to find the best value for your money. 3. Negotiate the price: When you find a home you’re interested in, try negotiating the price with the seller. Depending on the market conditions, you may be able to secure a better deal. 4. Consider a fixer-upper: Purchasing a fixer-upper home can be a cost-effective option. You may be able to buy at a lower price and make renovations gradually, which can save you money in the long run. 5. Look for incentives and discounts: Keep an eye out for any available incentives, discounts, or first-time homebuyer programs offered by developers, govern
Jacksonville Beach, Florida is a beautiful coastal city that offers a variety of activities for visitors. Here are some things to do in Jacksonville Beach: Spend a day at the beach: Jacksonville Beach is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. Visit the Jacksonville Beach Pier: This iconic pier offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as fishing and dining opportunities. Explore the Jacksonville Beach Boardwalk: Take a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the many shops, restaurants, and bars. Visit the Beaches Museum and History Park: Learn about the history of the area at this museum, which features exhibits and artifacts related to Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding communities. Take a surf lesson: With its prime location on the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville Beach is a great place to learn how to surf. There are several surf schools in the area that offer lessons for all skill levels. Rent a bike:

New Home Construction in Jacksonville FL

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Not even housing inventory crisis can stop homebuyers

Not even housing inventory crisis can stop homebuyers : On the list of factors preventing potential homebuyers from entering the market, you can mark off rising home prices, dwindling inventory and fierce competition, which all seem to have little effect on the increasing demand for homes. In fact, Redfin’s Housing Demand Index hit an all-new high in May.

Movement Mortgage premieres zero down mortgages for first-time homebuyers

Movement Mortgage premieres zero down mortgages for first-time homebuyers : Movement Mortgage announced a new down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers that allows borrowers to put nothing down on a home. In order make this happen, the lender said it will provide grants up to 3% of a home's sales price, thus creating 97% conventional financing.

Home prices jump nearly 6% in March

Case-Shiller shows home prices jump nearly 6% in March : Home prices increased once again in March, hitting the highest pace in almost three years. Experts point out that while prices cannot rise indefinitely, there is no way to tell when rising prices and mortgage rates will force a slowdown in housing.

Lack of housing supply slows pending home sales in March

Lack of housing supply slows pending home sales in March : Pending home sales dipped slightly in March as low levels of housing inventory created a strain on the market. Low inventory levels are not only holding back home prices, but also creating more competition and increasing home prices. The National Association of Realtors forecasts the rate of home sales for 2017.

Here’s what these companies are doing to increase Hispanic homeownership

Here’s what these companies are doing to increase Hispanic homeownership : Hispanic homeownership continues to fuel the growth of the U.S. housing market, and now several companies have joined the Hispanic Wealth Project with the goal of tripling Hispanic household wealth by 2024. Here is what several companies pledged to do in 2017 to meet that goal.

MBA: Despite flat mortgage apps, purchase loan size reaches new high

MBA: Despite flat mortgage apps, purchase loan size reaches new high : Despite another quiet week for mortgage applications overall, average purchase application loan size managed to post a new high, continuing recent trends. As a whole, mortgage applications increased 1.5% from one week earlier. Here’s how the rest of the data came in.

Trulia: Housing inventory tumbles to all-new low

Trulia: Housing inventory tumbles to all-new low : Housing inventory decreased in the first quarter of 2017, hitting an all-new low. But while inventory for starter and trade-up homes is shrinking, premium home inventory is increasing. Trulia explains the reasons for the dwindling inventory, and the new threat rising home prices impose.

Experts: Don’t read too deep into February’s existing home sales drop

Experts: Don’t read too deep into February’s existing home sales drop : Existing home sales came in lowest in February, however experts caution against determining a new trend based on just one month. In fact, they continue to predict a strong home-buying season this spring despite rising home prices, higher interest rates and decreasing inventory.