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6 Reasons Why It Makes Sense To Sell a Home Right Now—Before the Spring Rush
Thinking about selling your house in 2024? While many home sellers wait until spring to put their property on the market, there are some distinct advantages to getting ahead of the curve this year and listing sooner rather than later. Genera...
Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024
For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled or gave up their home search ent...
The Housing Market’s ‘Affordability Picture’ May Finally Be Coming Into Focus
As of late, the housing market seems to be in standby mode, ready to rev up if mortgage rates fall or further stagnate if rates rise. Currently, mortgage rates are toggling back and forth in the mid-6% range, down from the high 7% range in t...
49ers Star Christian McCaffrey Selling His NC Estate
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey‘s is hoping the many luxurious amenities at his North Carolina estate will attract a buyer. With a panic room, theater room, an elevator, a wine cellar, and lakefront access, the grand m...
The Ideal Temperature for Your Winter Thermostat
Winter can be difficult to bear without cranking your thermostat to its max. Setting the temperature higher may leave you feeling warm and toasty, but your utility bills can skyrocket. However, you don’t have to heat yourself out of house and...
9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home
When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your help is needed. Help your agent help you! Ideally, you will have an open, honest relation...
2024 National Housing Market Outlook
Our nationwide overview of next year's housing market forecasts stable prices, lower mortgage rates, and more homes to choose from as sellers leave the sidelines. Mortgage rates will come down in 2024. Mortgage rates, which reached a more t...
Home Maintenance Costs Are Higher Than Ever: Here Are 5 Ways to Save
The pleasures of owning a home are many: You have a sanctuary you can customize to your tastes while you build wealth. Alas, you can’t just sit back and watch your home equity grow. To keep your property in tiptop shape, you also have to s...