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Feb. 28, 2025

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?




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Some Highlights

  • A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.​
  • Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up …
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Feb. 27, 2025

Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?

Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?




Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home?

Home prices …

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Feb. 20, 2025

Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold

Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold




For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some …

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Feb. 19, 2025

The Return to Urban Living

The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities




After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people …

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Feb. 12, 2025

Breaking Into the Market

Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers




If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings …

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Feb. 4, 2025

Buyer Bright Spot

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market




The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in …

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Feb. 3, 2025

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year




Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out …

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Jan. 30, 2025

The Secret To Selling?

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed




In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.

It makes sense. …

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Jan. 28, 2025

How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement




If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement.

What …

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Jan. 22, 2025

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling




There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the …

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