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The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. …
What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an …
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What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective …
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from …
10 Essential Tips For Maintaining Indoor Plants
House plants are the perfect decor for practically any home. They provide color and life to your living space and …
How to use your home's equity to improve your life
Did you know that, even over the past year as the market cooled, homeowners gained an average of over thirty-thousand …
Today's Housing Market Isn't Like Last Time
Let’s clear up a misunderstanding. Despite what you may have heard, today’s housing market isn’t like it was back in …
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home
New construction homes can be a great option for buyers, especially those who are struggling to find pre-built homes in …
[VIDEO] Put Less than 20% Down...and Avoid PMI
Pay NO PMI and put down less than 20%...it's possible! How about you DON’T put down 20% on …
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second …
How to Find a Good Subletter for Your Apartment
If you need to move out of your apartment before your lease is up, a subletter can be a lifesaver. …
10 things you should do after you sell your home
Selling your house is an exciting but stressful experience. Not only are you making a major financial transaction, but your …
Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, …
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the …
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[VIDEO] Should I Buy a Home Still with Today's Higher Mortgage Rates?
We're getting lots of questions from prospective buyers on whether or not they should still buy a home with …
[VIDEO] 5 Ways to Save Money in a Season of Inflation
Feeling the sting of inflation this holiday season? 😩🎁 Check out our latest blog post for 5 ways you can …