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Key Takeaways When you buy a home, you should expect to pay certain costs upfront, including fees, your taxes, and your down payment. Once you’ve closed on the house, you may be required to pay insurance, taxes, private mortgage insurance, or homeowner’s association fees in addition to your monthly mortgage payments. You should also be … Read More “More Than a Mortgage: The Cost of Owning a Home” »
Jul 20, 2022 Home prices have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. For proof, look no further than the current median home price—a whopping $450,000. That’s not just a high price, but a new record set in June. As a seller, you may be motivated to cash in on this seemingly unstoppable housing … Read More “10 Crucial Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home” »
July 5, 2022 If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’re probably wondering if now is the time to do it. With the recent volatility of the housing market, a lot of sellers are on the fence. Home prices shot up in 2020 and 2021 – but are they still rising, or are they on their … Read More “4 Things to Consider Before Selling Your home” »
The term “as-is” in a real estate listing indicates that the buyer must be willing to accept the home exactly as it currently is, foregoing any opportunity to request that the seller make repairs or offer credits for problems with the property. Let’s take a look at how you may encounter the term “as-is” in … Read More “What Should You Consider Before Buying a House As-Is?” »
Homeowners planning to renovate in 2022 should prepare for challenges including supply chain delays, inflation and labor shortages. Taking on a home renovation can be a great option to save money on the purchase price of a property, and create a customized space that can be a real source of pride. For most people, though, a home … Read More “Renovating Your Home in 2022: 3 Things to Know” »
Traditionally, spring is real estate season, but buyers across the country have been waiting for summer to finally see a return to normal inventory levels, normal competition and most importantly, normal prices. As it turns out, a return to normal is probably pretty far off, but cracks are starting to emerge in the seller’s market that has … Read More “Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Summer 2022, According to Experts” »
If you want to update your home but have a small budget and want to make sustainable choices, the area where you’ll get the most bang for your buck is the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home – the room most used and where loved ones come together. Where you can be … Read More “7 Ways To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget” »
In summer, it’s easy to take a relaxed approach to everything—even home maintenance. So start tackling your summer home maintenance today. Our checklist makes it simple. Naturally, you may not want to spend a large chunk of your free time this summer doing home maintenance. But you don’t want to put it off till it’s … Read More “Make Summer Maintenance Simple With This Handy Checklist” »
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR ALL The American yard has changed, and for good reason. Born of this moment— pandemic, drought, climate change, migration, a booming housing market— the yard has become something altogether new. An outdoor space with impact beyond the confines of private property, creating good neighborhoods and thriving habitats. Here, we tell the story … Read More “2022 Warm-Season Outdoor Living Trends: The New American Yard” »
The housing market appears to be operating without brakes as home prices continue to climb–the national median listing price saw another double-digit increase in April, climbing to $341,600. in Even with April’s 19.1% jump from a year ago mortgage rates continue to tick up, and buyers are not backing down. As more signs indicate the housing … Read More “Will The Housing Market Crash? Experts Give 5-Year Predictions.” »
