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Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?

Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Eric J. Martin Eager to purchase a home? You’ll likely need to save up for a down payment. This represents the initial portion of a home’s purchase price, and you pay it upfront, so it’s not part of the amount financed […]
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Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024

Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Jillian Pretzel For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled […]
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5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them

5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy It’s a rough housing market for first-time homebuyers. Between soaring mortgage rates, low inventory — partly due to the “lock in effect” of owners not wanting to let go of the homes they bought with lower rates — and high prices, many […]
Home Buying, Tips and Advice

Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter

Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Leslie Cook The real estate market in the final month of 2023 and into 2024 will be very different from other years. The fall/winter months are when we typically see a slowdown in homebuying activity. The school year is in […]

Home Buying Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Eric J. Martin Eager to purchase a home? You’ll likely need to save up for a down payment. This represents the initial portion of a home’s purchase price, and you pay it upfront, so it’s not part of the amount financed […]

Home Buying Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Jillian Pretzel For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled […]

Home Buying 5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them 5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy It’s a rough housing market for first-time homebuyers. Between soaring mortgage rates, low inventory — partly due to the “lock in effect” of owners not wanting to let go of the homes they bought with lower rates — and high prices, many […]

Home Buying Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Leslie Cook The real estate market in the final month of 2023 and into 2024 will be very different from other years. The fall/winter months are when we typically see a slowdown in homebuying activity. The school year is in […]

Home Buying How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024 How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024 Mary Ellen Cagnassola The new year could finally bring good tidings for homebuyers — or at least the beginning of improved housing affordability. Historically high mortgage rates and housing prices that stymied homebuyers this year are expected to ebb a bit in […]

Home Buying How Long Does It Take to Close a Mortgage? Timeline to Close How Long Does It Take to Close a Mortgage? Timeline to Close Rae Hartley Beck After months of searching and having several offers rejected, you’re finally under contract and can start bribing your relatives to come help you move. Congrats! But what day do you book the truck for? The timeline that it takes […]

Home Selling Dos and Don’ts of Selling a Home: A Guide for First-Time Sellers Dos and Don’ts of Selling a Home: A Guide for First-Time Sellers Peter Warden Selling your home for the first time Just like buying a home for the first time, selling yours can be an exciting venture. Similarly still, it comes with a list of things you should and shouldn’t do in order […]

Home Buying Homeownership Is A Great Way To Build Wealth Homeownership Is A Great Way To Build Wealth Lorie Konish When it comes to buying a home now, there are plenty of challenges. But homeownership can be a great way to build wealth and to maintain housing stability, said a certified financial planner and co-founder and CEO of a boutique advisory firm in […]

Home Selling How Much Is My Home Worth? How Much Is My Home Worth? Andrew Martins Your home is an asset. Know how to find its value. From the moment you sign on the dotted line, your home becomes perhaps your most important investment. As you spend time and money updating and maintaining your home, its value should grow. Know […]

Home Selling The Features that Can Help Your Home Sell for More Money (and Faster) The Features that Can Help Your Home Sell for More Money (and Faster!) Lauren Phillips While plenty of people are wondering whether they should buy a home at all in 2023 in the face of challenging economic circumstances and an increasingly challenging housing market, the cycle of buying and selling homes ticks on. And there’s […]

Home Buying Bidding War Strategies for Homebuyers (and Sellers) Bidding War Strategies for Homebuyers (and Sellers) Sarah Li Cain Not so long ago, when the housing market was so frenzied that homes would sell almost as soon as they were listed, bidding wars were a common occurrence. Things have calmed down significantly now, but housing inventory is still very low. So bidding […]

Home Buying Buying a House in 2023: What to Expect Buying a House in 2023: What to Expect Barbara Marquand Despite elevated mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of homes for sale, the 2023 market has some bright spots for buyers. The frenzied competition of the past few years has settled down, home prices are stabilizing, and properties are staying on the […]

Home Selling Should I Sell My House Now or Wait? Should I Sell My House Now or Wait? Mia Taylor If you’re considering selling your home, it’s critical to understand the current real estate market dynamics. The volatility that dominated the market in recent years amid pandemic-related pressures is starting to ease, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still challenges. For one […]

Home Selling 6 Landscaping Improvement Projects That Offer the Best and Worst Returns on Investment 6 Landscaping Improvement Projects That Offer the Best and Worst Returns on Investment Kathleen Willcox What your house looks like outside is just as important as what it looks like inside—especially if you plan on selling it one day. Boosting your curb appeal will not only elevate your enjoyment of—and confidence in—your […]

Home Buying How To Sell Your House And Buy A New One At The Same Time How To Sell Your House And Buy A New One At The Same Time Beth Braverman Things can get complicated when you’re trying to sell your house and buy your next place at the same time. The process of buying and selling simultaneously can be stressful, particularly if you need the money from […]

Home Buying How Long Does It Take To Buy A House? How Long Does It Take To Buy A House? David McMillin Buying a home doesn’t deliver the instant gratification you’re accustomed to in today’s e-commerce world. While you might be able to hit the “Buy Now” button and pick same-day delivery with loads of other purchases, buying real estate requires a number of steps. […]

Home Buying How To Make The Buy vs. Rent Housing Decision As Mortgage Rates Surge How To Make The Buy vs. Rent Housing Decision As Mortgage Rates Surge Cheryl Winokur Munk With mortgage rates rising, more people may be asking themselves the age old question: rent or buy? These decisions are particularly pertinent amid bubble-like housing prices, making monthly mortgage payments more difficult to manage, […]

Home Buying Should You Buy a Home in 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know Should You Buy a Home in 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know Alix Langone Will rates continue rising? When will more inventory be available? Here’s what to consider before buying a home this year. Right now, home prices are still seeing double-digit growth nationwide and all-cash offers still make […]

Real Estate Investment Becoming A Landlord: Do You Have What It Takes? Becoming A Landlord: Do You Have What It Takes? Michelle Honeyager Whether you have extra cash you’re looking to invest or extra space in a home you already own, it can be tempting to jump into the landlord game. After all, earning passive rental income can seem like easy money. And with today’s high inflation […]

Home Buying Real Estate Stays On Top As Americans’ Favorite Investment For The Long Term Real Estate Stays On Top As Americans’ Favorite Investment For The Long Term James Royal Mortgage rates are surging higher, inflation is soaring, and many experts are forecasting a recession may soon be on the way. Despite these negative impacts on the housing market, real estate remains America’s favorite long-term investment in 2022, […]

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