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If youre thinking aboutselling your houseright now, chances are its because something in your life has changed. And, while things likemortgage ratesare a key part of your decision on what youll buy next, its important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place.Its t [Read More]

When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime if notthestrongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point.1. Th [Read More]

Todays mortgage rates are top-of-mind for manyhomebuyersright now. As a result, if youre thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions:Why Are Mortgage Rates So High?When Will Rat [Read More]

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. Thats due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared [Read More]

If youre trying to decide if nows the time tosell your house, heres what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you abig advantage. Thats because there aremore buyersout there than there are homes for sale. And, with sofew homeson the market, buyers will have fewer op [Read More]

The process ofbuying a homecan feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But todays market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number ofhomes for sale, and thats creating bidding wars and drivinghome pricesback up as buyers compete over the available ho [Read More]

Buying a home for the first time can be cumbersome. Youve never done it before, so its normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. Luckily, weve pulled together some of the common mistakes first-time home buyers make. Learn from them, and you may have a smoother home buying process.Forgetting About Costs:Your [Read More]

When it comes to wood floors, one thing is certain: You have options. Whether you want a classic or modern look, whether you have a small budget or an unlimited one, theres certainly something out there for you. The downside? All that variety can make decision-making feel pretty overwhelming.We cons [Read More]

Americas home prices are still rising, currently hovering at a median of $430,000 in April. But at long last, these sky-high housing costs seem poised to fall, perhaps as early as this month.Thats according to a new report from Realtor.com, which found that Aprils listing prices had ticked up a mere [Read More]

If youre thinking about adding a deck to your home, theres good news: According to Lisa Hicks, a Realtorwith Nest Realty Asheville, any size deck in any climate will add value to your homeeven a tiny one that barely fits a bistro table. But, of course, adding a deck isnt cheap, especially if youre g [Read More]