Wire Fraud Scams in Real Estate: What You Need to Know
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Wire Fraud Scams in Real Estate: What You Need to Know

Buying or selling a home is an exciting journey, but there’s a growing risk you need to be aware of: Wire Fraud. Wire fraud is real and it’s on the rise, with potential losses exceeding $12.5 billion. That’s a scary statistic!!!! Source: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2024/PSA240318 This wire fraud scam targets real estate transactions, especially during the closing…

Who Are the People Buying and Selling Right Now?
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Who Are the People Buying and Selling Right Now?

It’s no secret that many people are deciding to not buy or sell in this market, and there are VARIOUS reasons for this (interest rates, affordability, inventory) But this is not the case for every single person. TWO MAJOR GROUPS ARE MAKING moves right now and here they are: The “Investor” Group and The “Need…

Down Payment for First-Time Home Buyers, How Much Do You Need?
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Down Payment for First-Time Home Buyers, How Much Do You Need?

Every wonder how money you really need to purchase a home? The truth is, it depends. Here’s a good educational article from bankrate.com that helps to break it down. Average down payment for first-time homebuyers: How much is it and how can you lower it? I did not write this article, article posted by bankrate.com