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Homebuyer Stress in America: 2025
Today’s mortgage rates aren’t extreme, but they feel that way to homebuyers, prolonging searches and increasing stress. The real cost of homeownership has been growing significantly in recent years.1 In 2000, a typical homebuyer spent 20% of their income on a mortgage. Today, roughly 38% of a buyer’s income goes toward housing. Every day, we… Read more
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2025 mortgage interest rate forecast
See how Tomo Mortgage’s head of Capital Markets breaks down the latest mortgage rate forecasts, predictions, and outlooks for 2025. Read more
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Ready to buy your first home? Here’s how to do it
Thinking about buying your first home? Love that journey for you! But listen, this is a big move, so let’s make sure you do it right.… Read more
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Bank of America vs. Rocket Mortgage
Shopping for a home loan? Bank of America and Rocket Mortgage are likely top contenders. One’s a traditional bank, and the other’s a call center powerhouse.… Read more
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Chase vs. Rocket Mortgage
On the hunt for a home loan? Chase and Rocket Mortgage are probably on your radar, but who’s really giving you the best bang for your… Read more
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What’s the difference between a Buyer’s Agent and a Seller’s Agent?
If you’re new to home buying, you’ll need to quickly understand the roles of buyer’s agents and seller’s agents. They’re the power players in your property… Read more
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Agent commissions post-NAR’s disclosure: what you need to know
Starting August 17, 2024, the real estate commission landscape is changing big time. The NAR (National Association of Realtors) settlement has shaken up how agent commissions… Read more
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Are condos a smart investment?
Thinking about snagging a condo? It could be a killer investment, but it really depends on what you’re aiming for financially and personally. Here’s the scoop… Read more
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Wells Fargo vs. Rocket Mortgage
Ready to dive into the mortgage game? Wells Fargo and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans) are probably on your radar. Let’s break down the hype and… Read more
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New American Funding vs. Rocket Mortgage
When you’re diving into the home loan market, you might encounter New American Funding (legally known as Broker Solutions) and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans). These… Read more
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Rate vs. Rocket Mortgage
When it comes to snagging a home loan, two big names might pop up: Rate (formerly Guaranteed Rate, and owner of the big rate.com domain) and… Read more
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LoanDepot vs. Rocket Mortgage
Ready to dive into the world of home loans? LoanDepot and Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans) are major players in the mortgage game, but how do… Read more
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Does a credit check lower my credit score?
Alright, so you’re getting serious about buying a house and wondering if a credit check is going to mess with your score. The answer? It depends… Read more