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Buying your first home is a big decision. But our broad range of first-time homebuyer loan options, resources, and personalized service make the process easier to handle. We show you a multitude of options that set you up for future, long-term homeowner success. Contact us to see how you can get a home of your own.

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In 2023, first-time homebuyers were on the move – increasing their share of the market by 6% since 2022. Read our annual NAR® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers article to discover more homebuying trends http://spr.ly/6185wQswS

As a self-employed borrower, we know you hustle. And we know that you’re more than capable of purchasing a home. So, we threw the rules of approval out the window for you. Our Signature Expanded 1099 Loan means we simply review statements instead of tax docs to give you the green light on homeowning. Call today.

Are you retired, divorced, self-employed, or just have liquid assets like savings, mutual funds, stocks, or bonds? Our Signature Expanded Asset Qualifier Loan can get you approved without income. How easy is that? Contact us
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Did you know that homes in top school districts can sell for up to 77% more than those in low-ranked areas? Read our article about how a school district can impact home value:

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Are home sales starting to bloom? Pending home sales grew by 1.6% in February, with the Midwest and South perking up from their January drop. We’ve got a green thumb for home financing and are excited to keep our market growing through spring. Contact us to learn how! 🏡 📈

We help build up your wealth with exceptional first-time homebuying opportunities. Break the circle of renting and become your own landlord — and live the life you want in your very own home. Get in touch to learn some unique solutions we have for you.

By offering a range of home loans that include low down payments, renovation options, and energy efficiency programs, Fannie Mae makes homebuying more affordable. How do you find out more? http://spr.ly/6189kfGR5

The first 2 months of the year have seen existing home sales surge across the country – with demand only increasing. Contact us to learn how we can give your clients more options to buy. 🏡

CCM’s Signature Expanded Series gives you innovative ways to finance your homeownership goals. To go beyond traditional guidelines and get personal guidance, contact us today.

Why is curb appeal important before and after purchasing a home? Find out:

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This answer far outweighed all other options, ranging from a high of 83% of Older Millennials to a still respectable 68% of Older Baby Boomers. But if they would recommend, the next question is – did they? Almost three-quarters of all sellers recommended their agent, 27% recommending them 4+ times! http://spr.ly/6183XUWjP

Everything comes back to vibrancy in spring — so should your home! Use our spring cleaning checklist to rejuvenate your space: http://spr.ly/6180ktXvK

Tried-and-true methods like MLS placement and the low-tech yard sign are clearly standard for agents. Open houses were still a popular marketing choice, particularly with Older Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. http://spr.ly/6188XUliw

When it comes to buying a home, you should explore the many factors that can affect your price range. Our home affordability calculator gives you all the answers you need, from overall home price to monthly payments — get a clear picture of what you can afford here http://spr.ly/6183kJLyR

Two-thirds of the generations agree that the most important thing they want from their agent is assistance handling the home price. There’s an exception to this among Baby Boomers – a greater percentage of them listed marketing as their #1 need. http://spr.ly/6180XUlim

Sometimes certain neighborhoods come with additional costs. Learn about the “HOA fees” that can appear under property details in a real estate listing.

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Two-thirds of Younger Millennials, and over half of Older Millennials used the same agent, while about two-thirds of Gen X and Baby Boomers used a different agent. There’s a correlation to distance moved that may account for this difference as Gen X and Baby Boomers moved the farthest. http://spr.ly/6180XUliy

An amortization schedule is the number 1 way to figure out if you’re on track with mortgage payments. If you can reduce your interest expense, then you can put your money to better use! http://spr.ly/6189XaXTH

Pending home sales in January dropped 4.9% for all four U.S. regions. Although the job market is solid and the country’s total wealth reached a record high, homebuyers are still sensitive to rate changes. We’re poised as ever to help now and during the warmer homebuying season!

Need additional money for retirement? Consider a reverse mortgage. It allows seniors to access their home equity to pay for medical expenses, make home updates, or just improve cash flow.

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Ready to buy your very first home? We’re helping to set the wheels in motion. CCM Smart Start covers 2% of the purchase price up to $5,250 for qualified borrowers. Let’s get you the keys to your very first home. Contact us. For terms and conditions, visit http://spr.ly/6183XHsQh