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When you do any home improvement, you probably figure it’s also going to improve the value of your home. And it probably will improve the value… but, probably not as much as it cost you.In other words, if you spend $1,000 (for example), it probably…
Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner wants to deal with. When you own a home it’s important to budget annually for repairs that might be needed and anticipate when things might need to be replaced.If you take…
When you’re looking to buy a home, you may wonder, “Does it matter if the property is listed with a real estate agent or the owners who are trying to sell it themselves?” Um, yes. It matters. A lot. The truth is: When it comes to signing contracts, handing…
Most experts predict that following a seven-year period of economic growth the US economy is headed towards a recession (most likely sometime in 2020). But while The Great Recession devastated the housing market, house shoppers remain optimistic about how the market will…
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to owning a home. But what, exactly, does the average American homeowner look like?According to a recent report from Pulse, there are some overall themes that characterize the American homeowner, from the source of their down…
One of the biggest factors for buyers in determining the right time to buy a home? Mortgage rates. Securing a low interest rate on your mortgage can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your loan while buying when rates are high can cost you…
The past few years in the US, real estate markets have been marked by historically low inventory, increasing prices, and fierce competition for property—which has made it extremely challenging for potential buyers to successfully find and purchase homes.But it looks…
The start of 2019 was slow for the real estate market, but it looks like that’s starting to change—and just in time for spring, which is historically the busiest time of year for buyers and sellers across the US.According to a recent article from REALTOR…
Most people rent because they think it’s more affordable than owning a home—but in a huge number of metros in the United States, that’s just not true.According to a recent study from LendingTree, the median mortgage payment is less than the median…
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of spring is, of course, sunshine. And for buyers who are looking to purchase real estate this spring season, the forecast is looking pretty sunny.According to a recent article in Realtor Magazine, while home prices…
For the past few years, the real estate market in the US has been a strong seller’s market. Thanks to the historic inventory shortage and intense competition for property, sellers were often unwilling to work with buyers with contingencies—and typically accepted…
According to new research from lender Freddie Mac, every generation—from millennials to Gen Xers to Baby Boomers—are continuing to rent because they think it’s saving them money. According to the report, 76% of Millennials, 75% of Gen Xers, and 81% of…