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The following tips will save money and energy while staying comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Many of these tips can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter. If you haven’t already, conduct … Read More “Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Tips” »
Multi-generational home buying is a way for families to care for one another, support one another, and often buy a home that may have been previously out of reach. Multi-generational buying may be a home where families live in the same home with elderly parents, children who have boomeranged back home, or other extended family … Read More “All in the Family: Multi-Generational Home Buying” »
When it comes to buying and selling homes in the winter there’s no shortage of opinions and, unfortunately, misconceptions. For example, many people think selling in the winter isn’t possible. That’s just not true. More than a million homes were sold in the U.S. last winter according to data from The National Association of REALTORS®. If you’re ready … Read More “Selling Your House In The Winter: A Few Tips” »
Buying has almost always been favored over renting when it comes to housing. For some, renting is considered “throwing money away” while buying is an “investment.” The truth is, the answer to the rent-versus-buy question is much more nuanced than this “one size fits all” approach. It’s more like “which size fits me?” That is … Read More “Should you rent or buy? Before you decide, ask yourself some questions” »
Hiring a real estate agent makes selling a house a lot easier. You’re also more likely to get the price you want and sell faster in an agent-assisted sale. Find out other benefits of using an agent to sell your home. If you’re selling your home and thinking of not hiring a real estate agent, … Read More “7 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home” »
We’ll get new numbers today for sales of existing homes, but for the past few months, sales have been down, per data from the National Association of Realtors. Between high-interest rates and low inventory, it’s still a very tight housing market. That means sellers and buyers who want in — or out — sometimes have to … Read More “In a Tight Housing Market, Both Buyers and Sellers Are Getting Creative” »
Selling a house in California can be a complex process, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By following these steps, you can maximize your chances of a smooth and successful sale: Find a top-rated California real estate agent. A good agent will have a deep understanding of the local market, be able to help … Read More “Selling a House in California” »
The affordable housing crisis in the United States has plagued Americans across the country since the Great Recession—and is only getting worse. 2022 estimates indicate that the U.S. needs some four to five million more homes on the market than it has right now. Housing costs have become increasingly untenable for renters and buyers alike; over 40% … Read More “Affordable Housing Crisis in 2023: Where Do We Stand, What are the Solutions?” »
If spring is the best time of year to give your home a thorough cleaning, then fall is the best time to tackle home improvement projects. Not only does the cooler weather force us inside more often, but it’s also the perfect season to finish things up before a long winter. 11 Home Improvement Ideas … Read More “Fall Home Improvement Projects” »
August 25, 2023 Pending sales have stabilized following months of steep declines, but homebuyer demand remains below pre-pandemic levels as house hunters grapple with elevated mortgage rates, high prices, and a lack of supply. Pending home sales inched up in July—rising 0.7% from a month earlier to the highest level since the start of the … Read More “Pending Home Sales Ticked Up in July But Still Hovered Near Recent Low” »
