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How to Bridge the Gap Between Selling and Buying – The Duvall Group

Oct 26 2022

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OCTOBER 2022 HOW TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SELLING AND BUYING Can you buy before you sell? There are many ways to bridge the gap between selling your home and buying a new one. We... »
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Are 3D Printed Homes The Answer to Our Housing Issues? – The Duvall Group

Aug 15 2022

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AUGUST 2022 ARE 3D PRINTED HOMES THE ANSWER TO OUR HOUSING ISSUES? A recent collaboration between Habitat for Humanity and Alquist has created the world’s first owner-occupied 3D printed home. While it might be hard... »
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Inflation Forces The Fed’s Hand – The Duvall Group

Jul 15 2022

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JULY 2022 INFLATION FORCES THE FED’S HAND The Federal Reserve hiked its Fed Funds rate by 75 basis points in June, due in large part to the hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index reading reported on June... »
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Higher Home Equity – The Duvall Group

May 26 2022

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MAY 2022 HIGHER HOME EQUITY If you think the hot real estate market is just for sellers, think again. For homeowners, the equity in your home has grown substantially over the past year. According to... »
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Historically Low Interest Rates – The Duvall Group

Apr 15 2022

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APRIL 2022 HISTORICALLY LOW INTEREST RATES Real estate agents and title agents recently surveyed by First America see the housing market as fairly resilient to rising rates and predict it will remain so even when... »
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Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval – The Duvall Group

Mar 1 2022

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MARCH 2022 Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval Many buyers shop for a home with a Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval, thinking these will give them an advantage in the buying process. That may be true, but an Underwritten Pre-Approval... »
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A Rare Opportunity for Homeowners May Disappear – The Duvall Group

Feb 1 2022

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FEBRUARY 2022 A Rare Opportunity for Homeowners May Disappear A nationwide trend has seen home values skyrocket over the last two years. At the same time, interest rates have been trending in the opposite direction,... »
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New Conforming Loan Limits – The Duvall Group

Jan 1 2022

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JANUARY 2022 New Conforming Loan Limits The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced 2022 conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) loans. Limits increased for single-family homes from $548,250 to... »
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