Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority are thankful they took the leap and bought a home. But why? It’s because of the many emotional and lifestyle benefits that come with being a homeowner. So, if you’re trying to decide

By Lighter Side Staff If you have a real estate agent at the Thanksgiving table, you’re missing an opportunity if you ask them how the market is or talk about current mortgage rates. While it’s tempting to pick their brain about how much your house is worth, and they’ll gladly talk with you about al

By Lighter Side Staff When you’re selling your house, there’s a good chance that the buyer will have their own agent representing their interests. Considering it’s their job to look out for the best interest of their client, it might seem weird to consider how they benefit you in any way. But buyers

By Lighter Side Staff Pin It’s probably just making small talk, but there are certain questions people seem to always ask real estate agents at holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, weddings, and even funerals. So, with Thanksgiving just days away, here are a few of the questions that seem to be com

Officials in Vail and Nantucket are employing a number of strategies, like deed restriction, to ease their affordable housing crunch By Fred A. BernsteinNov. 14, 2023 9:00 pm ET At first, the two towns seem to have little in common: Vail, Colo., a ski-resort community two hours west of Denver, is bi

PUBLISHED THU, NOV 16 202310:00 AM ESTUPDATED TUE, NOV 21 202311:23 AM EST By: Diana Olick WATCH NOWVIDEO02:05Homebuilder sentiment drops to lowest point in a year High mortgage rates continue to weigh on the nation’s homebuilders, leading to an increase in price cuts to lure buyers. But builders ar

PUBLISHED TUE, NOV 21 202310:00 AM ESTUPDATED TUE, NOV 21 202312:41 PM EST By:Diana Olick WATCH NOWVIDEO01:14Home sales fell to a 13-year low in October Sales of previously owned homes were 4.1% lower in October compared with September, running at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.79 millio

PUBLISHED WED, NOV 22 20237:00 AM ESTUPDATED 9 MIN AGO By: Diana Olick An “Open House” sign is displayed in the front yard of a home for sale in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage demand is finally crawling out of the basement as interest rates continue to move lower.

If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices, that’s no surprise. Some people are still saying prices are falling, even though data proves otherwise. Part of that misconception is because people are getting their information from unreliable sources. But it’s also coming from so

If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure you have the latest information on the housing market. To help make that possible, here’s an update on the supply of homes for sale today. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the number of homes available in your local market matters to you. T

This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year. But the truth is, many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and yo

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Some Highlights Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help make homeownership a good investment. Plus, home sales are projected to

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability s

The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If you want to make the most informed decision possible, it’s important to know what the experts have to say about what’s ahead for the housing market. Spoiler alert: the project

If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. So, no matter what you ma

Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’

Some Highlights VA home loans can help people who served our country become homeowners. These loans can help qualified individuals purchase a VA-approved home or condo, build a new home, or enhance their current one. Owning a home is the American Dream, and one way to show our appreciation to vetera

For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its advantages. Here are some important things to know about VA loans before you

By Lighter Side Staff There are some pretty weird words in the world of real estate. Fortunately, unless you’re an agent, you don’t actually need to be bothered by the technical jargon, especially since many of them will never come up when you’re buying or selling a house… …but they might! Plus, som