If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal.

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other

If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers.

If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your

There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen.   According to Jacob Channel, Senior Economist at Lendi

If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your credit score can also help determine your mortgage rate.

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Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow. As more buyers re-enter the market, it’ll help you make a strong offer that stands ou

Excited to partner and offer a fun night at Angelo’s with Michael Taveira of Baycoast Bank on Thursday, April 4th at 5:30pm. Mix and mingle with local professionals, gain insights on home buying  and selling, learn latest in agent commission changes for sellers and buyers and importance of having a

If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. Today’s market is very different than it was before the

PUBLISHED TUE, FEB 27 20249:10 AM ESTUPDATED TUE, FEB 27 202411:43 AM EST By: Diana Olick WATCH NOWVIDEO03:09This startup is ‘greening’ homebuilding The homebuilding industry is in a race to make its homes environmentally cleaner and more energy-efficient. Real estate as a whole is a massive carbon

By Lighter Side Staff If you’ve ever found yourself burning the midnight oil to get some work done, or wide awake with your mind racing once you finally do get to bed, then you can relate to what it’s like to be a real estate agent! But what keeps an agent from their bed—and awake all night once the

A local architect wanted to push the envelope with his latest project. ‘I also didn’t want it to be a total affront.’ By Nancy Keates Architect David Bailey designed this 6,500-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-bathroom home for his family in the quiet Nashville, Tenn., suburb of Green Hills. The skyli

PUBLISHED WED, FEB 28 20247:00 AM ESTUPDATED 2 HOURS AGO By: Diana Olick Thianchai Sitthikongsak | Moment | Getty Images Higher mortgage rates continue to hit demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers. Total mortgage application volume dropped 5.6% last week from the previous week

No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life and you need some guidance, what do you do? You get advice from people who know what they’re talking about. Moving is no exception. You need insights from the pros to help yo

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Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why. An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale now compared to the same week last year. That tells

We have been experiencing low inventory and this chart shows the listing numbers and absorption rates over last year. Amazing low inventory at the moment!  Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaRealtor/ Anastasia Kaufman,

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If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your lo