If you’re thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably one of the biggest factors on your mind.
And when rates move up and down, it’s tempting to wait and hope they’ll drop before you make your move.
But here’s the thin...
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home but didn’t list during the spring or summer, you may be wondering if you’ve already missed the best opportunity.
The good news is: fall can still be an active time for real estate.
In fa...
If you ask two homeowners how the housing market is doing right now, you might get two completely different answers.
One seller may be getting strong interest and multiple showings. Another may have a home sitting on the market longer than e...
For many homebuyers today, the biggest challenge isn’t finding a home they love. It’s finding one they can comfortably afford.
You may have a good income, solid savings, and a clear idea of what you want—but home prices in the areas cl...
When you’re shopping for a home, you may automatically assume a newly built home will cost more than an existing one.
After all, everything is brand new. New appliances, modern finishes, updated floor plans, and fewer immediate repairs sou...
With economic uncertainty, changing mortgage rates, and headlines constantly talking about the housing market, it’s understandable that some buyers and sellers are wondering:
Is the housing market headed for a crash?
If that concern has b...
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home but today’s home prices and mortgage rates have you wondering whether a move makes financial sense, there’s one number you shouldn’t overlook:
Your home equity.
Many homeowners have ow...
When buyers search for a home, square footage isn’t the only thing that matters. How that space can be used is becoming increasingly important.
A bedroom on the main level, a finished basement, a separate entrance, an extra living area, or...
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably wondering the same thing many people are asking right now:
Who has the advantage — buyers or sellers?
The answer isn’t as simple as it used to be.
Today’s housing...
If you’re thinking about buying your next home, you may be wondering how much you should put down.
While a 20% down payment isn’t required for many mortgage programs, putting more money down can have some meaningful advantages — especi...