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02/28/2023

Before all the I’s have been dotted and T’s have been crossed, you’ll want a home inspector to check out the home you want to buy. Find out what they will look for on pages 22–23 of our free Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Home: http://ms.spr.ly/61815iWWB

02/27/2023

What happens with sustained mortgage rate drops and home price drops? Two months in a row of pending home sales gains. http://ms.spr.ly/618859Sxe

02/27/2023

02/25/2023

Not sure what you should be doing—and when you should be doing it—with your home? We’ve got you covered with our ultimate seasonal breakdown of home maintenance. http://ms.spr.ly/618855dXs

02/24/2023

Fact check: Grout is going to stain, chip and crack. Worst of all, it attracts dirt and bacteria. Regularly inspect grout and caulk where necessary. Sometimes tiles just need cleaning, which can be done with baking soda on a wet sponge.

02/23/2023

Not only is sweat equity a smart way to build up the value of your home through your own hard work, there are certain loan programs that allow you to use sweat equity as part of your down payment. http://ms.spr.ly/61805jhOo

02/21/2023

Not much change in overall existing-home sales numbers, but digging a little deeper reveals some reasons to hope for a better spring. http://ms.spr.ly/61895wtAh

02/17/2023

Truth: the more good you put out into the world, the more good you get back.

02/15/2023

Financial wellness is more directly tied into mental and physical health than we often realize. To promote a healthier landscape across the board, we dive into how these things are linked, what can be done to improve them, and offer a way to bring them all into alignment. http://ms.spr.ly/61825TiA2

02/14/2023

Don’t make an offer on your home without using our Home Valuation Tool first. We’ll tell you more on page 21 of our free Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Home: http://ms.spr.ly/61835rwT3.

02/14/2023

May today be filled with love, togetherness and candy. Lots of candy.