Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford. But guess what? The marke

Some Highlights At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year. There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell. Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect with a real estate agent to go over what’s happening lo

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You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open to compromise. Here’s what that means for you. You may be reg

By Lighter Side Staff You’ve seen those glossy, free real estate magazines stacked in the grocery store vestibule, looking crisp and untouched, as if they’ve been waiting weeks for someone, anyone, to take one. Despite the rise of online listings, these booklets somehow keep getting printed, which m

A ski property in Mad River Valley uses towering tree trunks as a key structural element By E.B. Solomont March 21, 2025 3:25 pm ET A ski home doubles in size Wealth adviser Jack Reynolds bought a ski house in Warren, Vt., in the 1980s. After divorcing and remarrying, Reynolds, 75, who lives primari

Written by: May Ortega Content Writer 12.14.2024 Corbyn Wittig’s time capsule home was created through decades of thrifting and preserved memories. It’s not often you hear someone describe their home’s aesthetic as “disco pirate ship,” but that’s how Corbyn Wittig proudly introduces her home to stra

Published Thu, Mar 20 202510:00 AM EDTUpdated Thu, Mar 20 20253:39 PM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO02:30Leading economic indicators for February down 0.3% Sales of previously owned homes in February rose 4.2% from January to 4.26 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, accordi

Published Wed, Mar 26 20257:03 AM EDTUpdated 6 Hours Ago By: Diana Olick Sold realty sign in front of small older home in Queens, New York.Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Mortgage rates barely budged last week, but homebuyers may be inching back to the market despite

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Some buyers th

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast. A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After a long stretch of tight inv

Condominium – TownHouse List Price: $325,000   Sold: $325,000                                         Total Rooms: 5                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   1 Step into this bright and inviting condo, where charm and comfort meet in a thoughtf

Some Highlights Buying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. ​ From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing the papers on closing day – each milestone is an achievement.  Y

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts

By Lighter Side Staff Selling a home is all about making a great first impression, and while most sellers focus on the big things—curb appeal, staging, decluttering—it’s often the little details that can make or break a buyer’s perception. Minor maintenance issues that you’ve learned to live with mi

You’ve probably heard of Art Deco and Coastal style, but how much do you know about Biophilic design, Grand Millennial and Japandi? Décor styles come in many forms, from Art and Crafts to Japandi. If you’re looking at homes online and can’t tell transitional from traditional, it may be time to learn

Published Wed, Mar 12 20252:01 PM EDT By: Ana Teresa Solá Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Selling a house involves much more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. In addition to some key things to consider — like knowing market conditions, preparing your home for showings and deciding whether

Published Wed, Mar 19 20252:00 PM EDTUpdated Wed, Mar 19 20252:06 PM EDT By: Jessica Dickler The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C.Joshua Roberts | Reuters The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will leave interest rates unchanged as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies weigh on ec

Published Wed, Mar 19 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Mar 19 20258:09 AM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO02:08Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks After a strong streak of gains, mortgage demand pulled back last week. An increase in mortgage rates, as