Are you a property owner looking for ways to reduce your annual tax burden? These homeowner tax incentives can help lower your taxable income and result in huge savings when filing. In this article, we’ll discuss the most common homeowner...
As of mid-January 2023, the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.33%. Though the rate has dropped since its peak of 7.08% in October 2022, it currently remains at a 14-year high.
What factors affect mortgage rates?
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Renovating your home can be daunting, especially when it comes to deciding which projects are worth investing in. With so many options available for potential upgrades, it's hard to know what will provide the most value. To simplify the pro...
Wondering what’s in store for the housing market in 2023?
2022 was certainly full of ups and downs with U.S. home values peaking in May 2022 and then declining as surging interest rates made already-high home prices unaffordabl...
High mortgage rates—currently over 6.42% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage—paired with hefty listing prices are quickly making buying a new home unaffordable for many. While high prices and high mortgage rates affect all potential homeb...
2023 is around the corner, and everyone is setting goals and writing out their resolutions. Do your goals include buying a home for the first time? If so, you probably already know there are some steps you have to take the get there. ...
These four upcoming home design trends double as homeselling tips.
Trend #1: Vibrant Colors
2023 is the year we break away from sterile whites and plain grays. On-trend colors are bolder and more vibrant, reflecting the jo...
If you’re looking to sell your home soon, but have concerns about whether or not you’ll be able to get top dollar, you’re not alone.
As of October 2022, nationwide home prices have fallen 7.65% since May highs and the share...
As recently as this past summer, the residential real estate market blazed red-hot. The boom made life supremely easy for home sellers, with multiple buyers showering them with bids. At the peak of this super-competitive market, many ...
Buying a house during the holidays can be done—and done well—with a little planning and an expert real estate agent by your side.
House hunting in December might seem like a chaotic idea, but there are some key advantages to ...
For many, the last quarter of any year is reserved for holiday festivities, obligations at home, and work schedules. People may ask you, “Sell my house now?” Their skepticism is understandable. After all, moving in the fall sounds...
If you're preparing your home for fall and winter, you're probably looking forward to family gatherings and other holiday fun. However, you may run into seasonal challenges if you also plan on selling your home during this busy time. ...