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06/13/2025

Selling your home is a big decision, but what happens when your listing agent isn’t meeting your expectations?

Selling your home is a big decision, but what happens when your listing agent isn’t meeting your expectations? Maybe your property isn’t getting any interest, communication feels off, or the process simply isn’t what you thought it would be. You might be wondering: Can you cancel a listing con...

06/11/2025

Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home climbed 10% for the week and were 20% higher than the same week one year ago.

Total mortgage application volume rose 12.5% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. An additional adjustment was made for the Memorial Day holiday. While the weekly move may seem large, the volume is still quite low his...

06/06/2025

In this article we’ll cover exactly that, telling you what to fix, what to clean, and how you can ready your home step by step.

Preparing your home for sale might feel like a huge undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. Sure, there’s going to be some work involved. But by starting early and tackling sections of your house at a time, you can ensure that when your house finally does hit the market, buyers are both impresse...

06/04/2025

If you’re a homeowner facing a life change that involves moving, the moment will come when you ask yourself, “What do I need to sell my house?”

Selling a house often goes something like this: You’re halfway through sorting a random box of clutter when your real estate agent calls and reminds you that she needs a copy of your property survey. Where on earth is it?

05/31/2025

We consulted design and real estate experts to help you understand the trends and make the right decision.

Repainting your home can be a great way to increase its value and enhance its curb appeal. Exterior paint jobs can last as long as five to 10 years, and if you’re selling your home, you’ll want to choose a color that buyers can live with for a long time. Moreover, you should choose something tha...

05/30/2025

“Even the term ‘affordable’ feels like a relic of the past,” said Jake Vehige, president of mortgage lending at Neighbors Bank, who authored a recent report that analyzes housing conditions in rural counties with populations of less than 20,000.

Rural areas of the U.S. that have long been viewed as a refuge for affordable homeownership are now grappling with rising prices, limited inventory and increasing competition — pressures once thought unique to urban housing markets.

05/29/2025

“You’ve gotten a wealth of information about your house, whether you realize it or not,” said Sal Cataldo, a real estate lawyer and partner at O’Doherty & Cataldo in Sayville, New York.

Your property tax assessment is the way officials determine the value of your property for tax purposes. Inaccuracies about your home that factor into that formula could mean that you’re overpaying.

05/28/2025

Sales hit their slowest April pace since 2009, CNBC reported. They were down 2.0% from April 2024, despite housing economists expecting a 2.7% increase.

Existing-home sales slipped 0.5% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of four million homes, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) said on Thursday, May 22. The median price for an existing home rose to $414,000, setting a new April record and marking the 22nd straight month of annua...

05/27/2025

As has been and continues to be the case, zooming out on the same chart results in an entirely different impression of the home resale market.

Two months ago, existing home sales came in at the highest levels in a year according the the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last month's report showed a fairly sharp decline to 5 month lows. The latest data, out this week is less sensational by comparison.

05/23/2025

Smart money management strategies help average income earners achieve homeownership goals. These seven practical steps show how to build wealth on a modest salary.

05/12/2025

"In the first quarter, the Northeast performed best in both sales and price gains by percentage. Despite the stronger job additions, the South lagged with declining sales and virtually no price appreciation."

More than 80% of metro markets (189 out of 228, or 83%) registered home price gains in the first quarter of 2025, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.63% to 7.04%, according to the National Association of Realtors®' latest quarterly report. Eleven percent of the 228 tracked metro areas...

05/02/2025

Ready to make your home market-ready? Let's dive into the details!

Thinking of putting your house on the market? Before you list, it's essential to know what might be turning potential buyers away. From overgrown lawns and outdated fixtures to strong odors and lack of safety features, these seemingly minor issues can significantly impact a buyer's perception. The g...