Tag: Housing

New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021. Home… Read More New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put

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20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month. Here are… Read More 20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

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Wondering how things have changed when buying a home? Realtors are now doing things a little differently. Here are answers to your Top 5 Questions about buying and selling real estate.

People are still buying and selling real estate, but Realtors are now doing things a little differently.… Read More Wondering how things have changed when buying a home? Realtors are now doing things a little differently. Here are answers to your Top 5 Questions about buying and selling real estate.

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#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home… Read More #StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

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Top 5 Home Design Trends for a New Decade

Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in… Read More Top 5 Home Design Trends for a New Decade

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Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide

  Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1 But one of… Read More Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide

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Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”

Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now established players, like Zillow, are starting… Read More Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”

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National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global… Read More National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?

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