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Why Pre-Approval is Important  

Written by Carolyn Schasteen

September 2, 2020

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Housing Crisis? Don’t think so.

Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again. With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking…

Written by Carolyn Schasteen

April 24, 2020

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This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor

This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing…

Written by Charles Schasteen

November 14, 2019

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What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage?

What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage? While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average national FICO® score has reached an all-time high of 706, the good…

Written by Charles Schasteen

October 9, 2019

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62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a…

Written by Charles Schasteen

October 9, 2019

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First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program

  Are you a Missouri resident that is looking to purchase your first home in the near future? Are you still saving towards the down payment & related costs ? A new…

Written by Stacey Bartholomew

January 31, 2019

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Reasons to Sell Your Home in Winter

  REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER   Lower Inventory = Less competition-the odds of selling your home are higher! Winter brings out serious buyers-there are fewer looky-loos…

Written by Stacey Bartholomew

January 9, 2019

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Check Out This Home in Rogersville!

Are you looking for a home in the country that is only a short distance to the conveniences of the city? Located on almost 4 acres, with a stocked pond, this…

Written by Stacey Bartholomew

October 17, 2018

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Supporting Our Troops!

  The Real Estate Riders of Keller Williams are dedicated to supporting our military members through the home buying process!  Charles Schasteen served as a Combat Engineer in the US…

Written by Stacey Bartholomew

August 27, 2018

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Not Sure if You Should Rent or Buy?

Are you currently renting, but thinking about buying a home instead? Do you hate spending money on rent each month instead of investing it in a home? Are you uncertain…

Written by Stacey Bartholomew

August 24, 2018

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