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Basic Guide to Mortgages and Financing

Buying a home is one of the largest personal and financial decisions you can make. For many buyers, the process includes finding a loan that will help you pay for your new home over time. An iPro agent can help you learn about your options. Here’s what else you need to know:What is a mortgage, and how do I get one?  A mortgage is a loan offered by a bank or lender that lets you borrow money to purchase a home and repay over time with inte

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Homebuyer Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home

Once you sign a purchase agreement on your new home, there are still several steps to complete before you can finalize—or “close”—the transaction. While the process differs in each state, here are the basics of what you can expect during the period between signing and closing:What happens after I sign a purchase agreement?  Once you have signed a purchase agreement, you will enter “escrow,” an arrangement that protects both buyer

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Americans are Moving, but Not for a Job

NAR’s 2024 Migration Trends report reveals consumers’ motivations for relocating and which states are gaining the most new residents.A job change, which is typically a primary impetus for moving, is becoming less of a motivating factor for people to relocate—even as some companies call for employees to return to the office.Recent home buyers say they were more motivated to move to be closer to friends and family or to find greater affordabi

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Hiring Slows and Unemployment Rises, Boosting Odds of Fed Rate Cut

Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work, the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reportsA rebound in job growth in November after disruption caused by October strikes and hurricanes was not enough to keep unemployment from rising, bolstering the case for a Dec. 18 Fed rate cut and more easing next year.Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrol

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Indexes Gain After Solid Jobs Report

Economy added 227,000 positions last month, slightly more than forecast The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied and were poised to set new records after data showed hiring rebounded in November.The latest nonfarm payrolls report suggested the labor market remains in decent health—but not strong enough to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates later this month.A total of 227,000 positions were created in November, topping expectations

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Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly as More Buyers Rush In

Borrowing costs have fallen to their lowest level in more than a month.The average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dialed back to 6.69% this week, falling from 6.81% the previous week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. It marks the lowest average in more than a month, and the drop was enough to push up mortgage application activity, a gauge of homebuying activity.“The responsiveness of prospective home buyers to even small changes in rate

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US Construction Spending Beats Expectations in October

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in October, boosted by single-family homebuilding.The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Monday construction spending rose 0.4% after an unrevised 0.1% gain in September. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast construction spending climbing 0.2%. Construction spending advanced 5.0% on a year-on-year basis in October.Spending on private construction projects increased 0.7%. Invest

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Sticky Inflation Backs Fed Caution

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure accelerated in October, helping explain US central bankers’ more cautious approach to interest-rate cuts.Top-line inflation in the euro area also picked up, though price growth excluding food and fuel held steady. European Central Bank officials have signaled a fourth reduction in rates at their final policy meeting of the year.In India, the economy expanded at the slowest rate since the closi

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Homebuyer Interest Surges on Slight Pullback in Mortgage Rates

Applications for purchase loans jumped 12% week over week and 52% from a year ago as rates dropped to 6.86%, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association A slight pullback in mortgage rates generated a surge of loan applications from would-be homebuyers but did little to heighten interest in refinancing, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association.Applications for purchase loans were

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Giving Thanks and Building Dreams

As Thanksgiving approaches, we at iPro Real Estate are reminded of the importance of gratitude. This special season allows us to reflect on the relationships, milestones, and opportunities that make our journey meaningful. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to build "A Better Way of Living!", a vision we're privileged to share with our clients, partners, and community.This year, we're especially thankful for the trust you place in

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