Over the last week, like many Americans, I’ve been spending my time at home reflecting on the importance of homeownership. During these challenging times, we are reminded of the importance of our families, our health and having a roof over our heads. That is why Divvy Homes is staying open; having a home for your …
7 Tips for Staying on the Path to Homeownership During COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has rapidly complicated the home buying process. Here are 7 tips to help you stay on the path to owning your own home despite these uncertain times. The homebuying process looks a lot different today than it did just two months ago. Mortgage qualifications have tightened, home tours have become virtual, and …
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What Does It Take to Qualify for a Mortgage? And Is It Getting Harder with COVID-19?
In this post, we examine the changes to the mortgage industry that have taken place since the global pandemic began earlier this year and explain what steps you'll need to take to get approved for a mortgage in 2020. It’s always been a bit complicated to get approved for a mortgage. First you have to …
How to Decide if You’re Ready to Buy a Home
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, both for your finances and your personal life. For most people, it represents a commitment to live in one place -- at least for a few years -- and to put a huge amount of your savings into the home. Once you sign …
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Celebrating National Nurses Week with Amy K.
Here at Divvy, the global pandemic has made us appreciate our nurses, doctors, and medical support staff more than ever. We imagine it’s the same for you, no matter where you live. That’s why we’re so happy to celebrate National Nurses Week, which ends today on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, by sharing the story …
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How Will COVID-19 Affect Home Prices and Affordability?
COVID-19 has already had a dramatic effect on the real estate market. In barely more than a month, the crisis has halted what was shaping up to be one of the most active spring sales seasons in history. These past weeks, we’ve seen home showings come down 18% relative to last year, weekly volume of …
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