Selling a house can be a challenging task, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. It’s essential to make sure that your property stands out and looks its best before you put it on the market. One proven way to improve the look of your home and make it more visually appealing to potential buyers […]

Bidding wars are the new normal for buying a home today. In desirable areas, there may be multiple offers, which might force you to up the ante in a dizzying quest to come out on top. Yet in the heat of the moment, many buyers run the risk of becoming overzealous, making mistakes that cost them […]

Despite winter’s deep freeze, many of America’s real estate markets are already heating up. And even though cold temperatures tend to get people dreaming of moving to warmer climes, a new report has found that the nation’s hottest real estate market right now is hiding in a surprisingly cold place: Manchester, NH. In Manchester, property listings in January […]

A home is one of the most consequential purchases many people make in their lifetime. Between the down payment, monthly mortgage payments, and ramifications associated with defaulting, the stakes are certainly high. And those stakes are compounded if you choose to buy a second home. But thanks to historically low mortgage and refinance rates, it’s not […]

record 4.4 million people voluntarily left their jobs in September, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the nationwide labor shortage continues to pick up steam, retail workers, hospitality and service workers and truck drivers are in especially short supply. There is even a Santa Claus shortage, despite the fact that hiring Santas for appearances now […]

Pop quiz: What’s the average age when most people buy their first home? Thirty-four, according to the credit reporting company Experian. And if you’re near that age and thinking of buying a home, the decision to proceed probably has a lot to do with your life’s journey thus far. “Homebuyers in their 30s tend to be […]

ZILLOW’S ZESTIMATE OF home values has become a go-to reference for US homeowners. But when Zillow tried to use its algorithm to buy and sell homes, it badly misread the market. The company’s iBuyer (or “instant buyer”) arm, where tech-first firms use algorithms to quickly value, buy, and sell homes, launched in 2018 in Phoenix. It joined a […]

1. Rent a Christmas Tree Yes, you can have a real Christmas tree and still support the environment. Many Christmas tree farms now offer the option to rent a tree for the season. The best part? When the season comes to an end, you can arrange to have your tree picked up and replanted so […]

Expanding wealth and growing families are prompting more millennials to become homeowners. Ultra-low mortgage rates are continuing to attract them as well. Young adults ranging from 26 to 41 years old comprise about 22% of the U.S. population. It’s why the housing market has been watching this age segment so closely for so long. More […]

The house hunting process is full of anticipation and excitement, and once you think you’ve found The One, it’s tempting to rush to make an offer and seal the deal before someone else scoops it up. But wait! There are some things you want to consider before making an offer on a home that could […]

Kitchen renovations can cost you big time, but when it comes to home improvements, this is the sort of project that has a lot of payoff. It’s impossible to own a home without pondering the occasional (or hey, a whole lot of) home improvements. And the great thing is that a lot of the time, […]

WASHINGTON (October 13, 2021) – Top experts from the housing and higher-education fields joined policy thought leaders from the National Association of Realtors® on Wednesday to discuss the current student loan debt crisis and how it affects the economy, housing market, and debt holders. The event explored the findings of NAR’s September report, The Impact of […]

1. Improve grading. The slope of a property may direct water toward the base of a single-family house or multifamily dwelling rather than away. Cracks or openings in the foundation then allow it to enter, as well as through higher-level walls, the roof, and other entry points. Fix: “Be sure the grade slopes away from the […]

Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they’re listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can’t promise sellers their property will stand out and receive the highest offers unless buyers fall in love with the home. That’s where staging makes a big difference! In what ways does staging […]

Technology touches our lives daily and in endless ways. Whether it makes our lives easier, improves our productivity, or opens new opportunities and communication, technology has become a staple in our daily lives, and it is no different in the world of real estate. When the National Homebuying Survey was conducted in 1981, the most […]

1. Calling a repair person with the wrong specialty This might not sound like a big deal, but it can actually end up costing you quite a bit of time and money—especially if there are significant household repairs on the line. “This is the most common mistake committed by first-time homebuyers,” says Joshua Haley, founder of Moving […]

Have you recently felt the urge to replace your sensible Studio McGee table lamp with something that has a mauve plastic shell base? Do you feel inexplicably drawn towards rounded edges, tessellated stone, and spiraled details? If so, you’re not alone. The design world is currently in the midst of a shift, one that’s marching home […]

The COVID-19 pandemic turned the real estate market inside out, as the big cities swiftly lost their megawatt appeal—with their home prices and rents plummeting accordingly—while the farthest-out, sleepiest suburbs suddenly became new hot spots for homebuyers. The exurbs, as these outer suburbs are called, experienced the highest price growth over the past year, according […]