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Theres no arguing it,affordabilityis still tight. And if youre trying tobuy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one thats still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these smaller homes right now and theyre offering incentives. An [Read More]

You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if youre following along, it can be pretty confusing. But heres the thing you really need to know expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, now mo [Read More]

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But thats starting to change.The graph below uses the latest data fromRealtor.comto show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the past several years [Read More]

If youre planning to move soon, you might be wondering if therell be more homes to choose from, wherepricesandmortgage ratesare headed, and how to navigate todays market. If so, heres what the professionals are saying about whats in store for this season.Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist,First Ame [Read More]

Thinking aboutbuying a home? If so, youre probably wondering:should I buy now or wait?Nobody can make that decision for you, but heres some information that can help you decide.Whats Next for Home Prices?Each quarter,Fannie Mae andPulsenomicspublish the results of theHome Price Expectations Survey(H [Read More]

If youre trying tobuy a homeand are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. Thats a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if youre looking tobreak intothe housing market o [Read More]

If youre taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is bydownsizingto a smaller home.When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goo [Read More]

No matter how you slice it,buyingorsellinga home is a big decision. And when youre going through any change in your life and you need some guidance, what do you do? You get advice from people who know what theyre talking about.Moving is no exception. You need insights from the pros to help you feel [Read More]

No matter how you slice it,buyingorsellinga home is a big decision. And when youre going through any change in your life and you need some guidance, what do you do? You get advice from people who know what theyre talking about.Moving is no exception. You need insights from the pros to help you feel [Read More]

Are you on the fence aboutselling your house? Whileaffordabilityis improving this year, its still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article fromBankrateexplains:Home equity is the difference between your homes [Read More]