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PUBLISHED WED, JAN 31 20247:00 AM ESTUPDATED 3 HOURS AGO By: Diana Olick Prospective home buyers look from the balcony of a home for sale during an Open House in a neighborhood in Clarksburg, Maryland on September 3, 2023. Roberto Schmidt | AFP | Getty Images After rising for several weeks, mortgage

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story. The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usual

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can influence mortgage r

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Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it’s all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk about it online recently. Let’s dive into what it is and why it won’t drastically impact the housing market. What Does Silver Tsunami Mean? A recent article from Hous

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Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual. That’s good news if you want to buy a home because it me

Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not alone. More buyers are choosing to go this route and buy a multi-generational home. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons why, to see if a home like this may be

By Lighter Side Staff Before we get to the “one thing”, answer this question: Do you know which home improvement will bring you the best return on investment? Don’t look at me. I can’t tell you off-hand. And don’t go by hearsay, either. Just because you heard some guy at a party say that remodeling

In planned communities across the country, developers are ditching backyard pools for giant, artificial lagoons By Cecilie RohwedderJan. 23, 2024 9:00 pm ET From almost every room of their home in St. Johns, Fla., Neal and Barb Shact see an expanse of turquoise blue water, with tall palm trees and a

See the next wave of interior design trends in action. We know we’re biased, but there are few things we love more than finding home design marvels on Zillow (and we’re not alone). Sure, not every home can claim a moat or a ’50s style diner as an amenity, but we have noticed a number of features arg

PUBLISHED TUE, JAN 23 202410:20 AM ESTUPDATED TUE, JAN 23 20242:07 PM EST By: Ana Teresa Solá Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images With high mortgage rates and home prices, would-be buyers are understandably looking for deals — even if they have to move to a different city, state or region to find

PUBLISHED TUE, JAN 23 202411:24 AM ESTUPDATED TUE, JAN 23 202412:45 PM EST By: Ana Teresa Solá Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images The top 10 hottest housing markets are expected to be spread across the South, Northeast and Midwest this year, according to an analysis by real estate marketplace Zillow

PUBLISHED WED, JAN 24 20247:00 AM ESTUPDATED 2 HOURS AGO By: Diana Olick An “Open House” flag is seen in front of a home for sale in Alhambra, California on January 18, 2024. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose slightly last week, but that did not seem to deter homebuyers who

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If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor t

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