Some Highlights Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for ​at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you’

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. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets a

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can st

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 you may not realize is you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not thinki

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting

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Some Highlights Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some re

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home communit

One couple spent over two years and more than twice what they had paid for their Long Island home. ‘It was a full interior and exterior gut.’ By Fred A. BernsteinJan. 15, 2025 12:00 pm ET Listen to articleLength(3 minutes)Explore Audio Center Robert (Bob) Beals and Elizabeth (Betsy) Barton may have

Kevin B. Rosenbloom in November demonstrated using the personal fire hydrant he had installed at his Malibu home, before the latest wildfires. Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. ‘I’m sleeping with one eye open.’ By Nancy Keates | Adam

Looking for home upgrades that add value without blowing your renovation budget? This list has great suggestions. A farmhouse sink. LED lighting. A pot filler. You might think these relatively low-cost home upgrades wouldn’t add much value, but our research shows that these and other home upgrades w

Published Thu, Jan 16 20258:30 AM ESTUpdated Thu, Jan 16 20258:35 AM EST By: Jessica Dickler watch nowVIDEO05:12Expect Fed policy to be on hold for a period of time, says Roger Ferguson Interest rates moved lower near the end of 2024 as the Federal Reserve cut rates three times, shaving a full perce

Published Fri, Jan 17 20251:13 AM EST By:Lucy Handley The problem of stolen manhole covers in Turkey might seem an unlikely starting point for a new way for buildings to withstand earthquakes and tackle the construction industry’s environmental issues, but when a Turkish businessman heard about a ne

Published Sun, Jan 19 202510:00 AM EST By: Ana Teresa Solá Cofotoisme | E+ | Getty Images How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment on a home depends in part on where you live.  In a pricey area such as New York City, it could take the typical buyer roughly 10.85 years to save $173,000, w

Published Tue, Jan 21 20252:54 PM EST By: Greg Iacurci The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Mortgage rates have risen in recent months, even as the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates. While those opposing movements may seem counterintuitive, they’re due to market forces that seem unli

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 reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And her

Some Highlights Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what t

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willi

Published Tue, Jan 14 20258:00 AM EST By: Carlos Waters watch nowVIDEO10:57The disappearance of the starter home First-time homebuyers may struggle to find adequate starter homes when the 2025 buying season begins this spring. The homes that once gave Americans a stepping stone into real estate are