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Renting vs. Buying in 2025: How to Decide What's Best for Your Financial Future

Weighing the rent-or-buy conundrum in 2025's shifting market? This blog dives into when renting can be wise, the true cost of delaying a home purchase, and how homeownership builds equity over time. Read on for...

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By Michele Lafortune

10-28-2025 04:06:54 CST

Maximize Savings and Success: Buy Now, Refinance Later in Austin's 2025 Housing Market

Discover the savvy "buy now, refinance later" strategy that's capturing the attention of 2025 homebuyers. Learn how this approach could help you maximize savings and build equity in a competitive market like Austin. Curious to...

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By Michele Lafortune

10-21-2025 08:44:24 CST

Deciding to Buy a Home Now or Wait: Weighing Interest Rates and Market Dynamics

In today's real estate market, deciding whether to buy now or wait for lower interest rates can be daunting. Learn how understanding interest rates and weighing personal factors can affect your decision. Discover insights from...

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By Michele Lafortune

10-20-2025 06:37:56 CST

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait for Lower Interest Rates? Expert Insights for Buyers

Debating whether to buy a home now or wait for interest rates to drop? Explore the pros and cons of purchasing now amidst higher rates versus waiting for a potential decrease. Learn how expert advice...

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By Michele Lafortune

10-14-2025 07:06:31 CST

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait for Lower Interest Rates? Key Factors to Consider

Navigating today's real estate market involves deciding whether to wait for lower interest rates or buy now. With factors like market dynamics and personal readiness to consider, it's a complex decision. Learn more about making...

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By Michele Lafortune

09-23-2025 05:22:36 CST

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