Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information …

What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next.

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

• Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say.
• Home prices are expected to climb moderately. Mortgage rates are forecast to come …

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why …

The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

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• Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own.
• You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers,  …

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make …

The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

• If you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time.
• According to the FHFA, home values have increased by 315.7% since …

How an Agent Helps Market Your House

You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were …

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?

Climate change is impacting where people buy homes. As the experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explain:

“Sixty-three percent of people who have moved since the pandemic began say they believe climate change is—or will …

Worried about Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by …