• Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream,Glen Baker

    Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

    Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody th

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  • Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC],Glen Baker Team

    Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Some HighlightsAn agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process.They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed in th

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  • Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash,Glen Baker

    Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

    You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it. Every month, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) rel

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  • WHY ARE MORTGAGE RATES SO VOLATILE? (EXPLAINED SO HUMANS CAN UNDERSTAND),Glen Baker

    WHY ARE MORTGAGE RATES SO VOLATILE? (EXPLAINED SO HUMANS CAN UNDERSTAND)

    Mortgage rates are the interest rates that lenders charge borrowers for home loans. These rates have been known to fluctuate, with some periods seeing much more volatility than others. In recent times, mortgage rates have been particularly volatile, with rates going up and down rapidly. Here are som

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