As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A...
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have...
In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their...
Some Highlights If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home...
If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents,...
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its...
Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the...
If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices...
Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive...
If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your...
Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes....
Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find...
You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process,...
Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years...
One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth...
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest...
As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to...
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and...
Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers...
After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or...
If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’...
If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising...
If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two...
Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you...
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many...
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since...
Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide...
As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your...
Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re...
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy?...
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re...
Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you...
It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is...
If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20%...
When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the...
To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest...
Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s...
If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will...
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that...
From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more...
Some Highlights It’s no secret that we love our furry friends – about 70% of U.S. households have pets. What may...
If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to...
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to...
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize...
If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this...
Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this winter, you’ll want it to look its best inside and...
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful...
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process....