Home Selling How much is my house worth?   While the past year or more has been a roller-coaster ride on many fronts, there was a silver lining for homeowners: Home prices have risen considerably. You might be wondering if you should take advantage of the climb in values and sell your home or tap its newfound equity. As you consider your options, […]
Home Selling U.S. Homeowners have $153K “tappable” Home Equity on average   Home equity is at an all-time high Thanks to rapidly rising home values, many Americans are now equity rich. In fact, a recent report from data firm Black Knight found that the average U.S. homeowner has $153,000 in “tappable” home equity — an all-time high. That pent-up wealth can be put to work making […]
Home Selling Are Home Updates Actually Worth It Right Now?   Are Home Updates Actually Worth It Right Now? Should you update your home before putting it on the market? Three in four homeowners say they’d rather replace their appliances than accept a low offer on their home. Cinch Home Services surveyed over 1,000 homeowners and renters to figure out how important updates are in the […]
Home Buying Most Would-Be Home Buyers Are Wrong About the Down Payment They’ll Need   Most Would-Be Home Buyers Are Wrong About the Down Payment They’ll Need   Don’t make this mistake when it comes to planning your home purchase. Buying a home can be a complicated process. Unfortunately, many people have some misconceptions about what is required when it comes to homeownership. Specifically, new data from the NAR […]
Tips and Advice Why Working With an Agent Is So Important   HGTV and home renovation shows may be entertaining, but they’re not always accurate. In particular, most of them skip over the important ways real estate agents can help homeowners. In the real world, agents play a huge role in home purchases, sales, and even flips. Are you planning to make a real estate move […]
Home Buying What to Know About Today’s Busy Market   You’re probably well aware that the real estate market is more competitive than ever (due to low inventory, among other things). Still, it’s not a bad time to buy a house. Mortgage rates are low, home values are on the rise and, in many cases, buying is still more affordable than renting. Are you […]
Home Selling Listing Your Home in 2021? Here’s What to Know   It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared. Knowing what to expect can position you to make the most of this seller’s market. Roughly 1 in 6 (17%) homeowners plan on selling […]
Home Buying 2021 Tax Benefits of Owning a Home   When it comes to buying a home, your primary goal might be having a place of your own to grow old and raise your family. But, there are plenty of other perks too, and a big one is the tax benefits that come with homeownership. For many, that’s an attractive bonus, regardless of buying […]
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