Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local … Continue reading →

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment. So, whether you … Continue reading →

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s preapproval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at … Continue reading →

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 on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at … Continue reading →

After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts. And if you’ve been … Continue reading →

If you already own a home, have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house … Continue reading →

After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts. And if you’ve been … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies … Continue reading →

By: Laura Hine Feb. 20, 2025 12:00 pm ET When Molly Duncan bought a fixer-upper in her native Houston, she knew just who to call for help: interior designer Alexandra Killion, her friend from middle school. LEARN MORE… Visit my […]

Published Tue, Feb 25 202510:03 AM EST By: Ana Teresa Solá Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Renters looking for a better deal may need to rethink the kind of properties they’re focused on in their search.  As of January, […]

Published Fri, Feb 21 202510:00 AM ESTUpdated Fri, Feb 21 202511:35 AM EST By: Diana Olick A “For Sale” sign on a house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. Joe Lamberti | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. […]

Published Wed, Feb 26 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Thu, Feb 27 20253:09 PM EST By: Diana Olick A home for sale in Casselberry, Florida, Aug. 14, 2024.Stephen M. Dowell | Orlando Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Mortgage interest […]

Published Sun, Mar 2 202510:00 AM EST By: Ana Teresa Solá Blonde woman standing in the room while unpacking boxes.Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images Rent payments don’t typically affect your credit — but they can in a few circumstances. The consequences can […]

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever … Continue reading →

More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit … Continue reading →

When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come … Continue reading →

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 to buy a home. But when you … Continue reading →

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 have risen dramatically … Continue reading →

Written by: Susan Kelleher / 09.26.2024 Some of these features may even help a home sell faster when featured in a listing. Chalk one up for the great outdoors. What started as a pandemic trend when many of us were […]