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A collection of articles on the processes of buying and selling real estate in today's market

  • Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

    Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.

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  • The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

    The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why. 

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  • The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

    The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. 

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  • Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

    Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 

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  • Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment

    Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. 

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  • Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

    Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

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  • Home Projects That Add the Most Value

    Home Projects That Add the Most Value,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Because not all of them will be worth it.

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  • Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

    Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?

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  • The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market

    The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price.

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  • Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit

    Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.

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  • Common Real Estate Terms Explained

    Common Real Estate Terms Explained,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are you’ll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.

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  • Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row

    Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you’ve been trying to decide if it makes sense to buy a home today, connect with an agent to talk about the programs that can help you become a homeowner.

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  • Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.

    Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates.

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  • More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity

    More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high.

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  • What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

    What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

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  • You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

    You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.

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  • Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

    Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

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  • Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

    Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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  • Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

    Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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  • Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

    Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now,www-alohalifestylegroup-com

    Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more.

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