Springtime is here and it’s time to assess the toll winter weather may have taken on your home. The American Society of Home Inspectors, compiled this checklist to help you target the key areas that need attention. 1-Examine roof shingles to see if any were lost or damaged during winter. If your home has … Read More “Spring Home Care Tips” »
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Buying a new home while selling your current one is a balancing act. Here are some practical tips to help you succeed as both a buyer and seller. Buying a new home at the same time as you’re selling your old home is all about timing — and some luck, of course. And while you … Read More “Buying and Selling a House at the Same Time: Where to Begin” »
Welcome to the best—and worst—time to buy a home: spring! Yes, it’s peak home-buying season. However, it’s no bed of roses. Knowing what to expect is half the battle, and can help you use these highs and lows to your advantage! So consider this an essential prep course. Ready to dive into the best of … Read More “6 Things You’ll Love—and Hate—About Buying a Home This Spring” »
Should you make a 20% mortgage down payment? “How much should you put down on a house?” It’s a common question among home buyers — especially first-timers. And, the answer will vary by buyer. If you’re a home buyer with a lot of money saved up in the bank, for example, but you have relatively low annual income, … Read More “Before Making A 20% Mortgage Down Payment, Read This” »
After declining for three consecutive weeks, mortgage rates are in a holding pattern. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is lower than it was a year ago. What’s Behind the Latest Boost in Contract Signings? “Mortgage rates remained mostly unchanged this week, while mortgage applications rose 5.3 percent from the previous week,” says … Read More “Mortgage Rates Remain Low” »
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get … Read More “8 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in March” »
Laundry rooms and Energy Star–compliant windows topped the list of what buyers considered the most “essential” or “desirable” features in a home, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2019 “What Home Buyers Really Want” report, released at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week. Most of the features that new … Read More “The High-Priority Home Features for Buyers” »
In the midst of the longest US government shutdown in history, a volatile stock market, global trade wars and Apple slashing its revenue forecasts to start the year, the question rings loud: How will the US housing market hold up in 2019? A number of global economic sectors took a hit in 2018, while the US … Read More “5 Reasons 2019 Is The Most Important Year For Housing In 10 Years” »
Since many restaurants and theaters are overcrowded with celebrating couples, why not take a look at some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day at home to make your sweetheart feel truly special? Have a Fireside Picnic If you have a fireplace, rekindle your spark by pulling the sofa in front of a roaring fire and have … Read More “Romantic Valentine’s Day at Home” »