One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a selle...
With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned we’re in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three major reasons.
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If you’re looking to step up your style game without racking up loads of debt, do it TODAY with these 5 easy tips for decorating on a budget:
1. Say “Sayonara!” to clutter: Decluttering = the first step of decorating. Culli...
What got YOU through 2020?
For most of us, it was family, friends, and our loyal furry four-legged friends (seriously, what would we do without ‘em?).
But now, with a little space between the pandemic and our current ...
In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher tha...
Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe i...
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with th...
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become th...
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for children to learn, a gym, and a large yard are al...
You see them everywhere—throw blankets tossed effortlessly on a couch or chair that look picture perfect. When you try? Sheesh..it looks like a mish-mashed pile your adorable two-year-old arranged.
Ready to “throw” a throw...