Real EstateDecember 9, 2018Selling a home: When to accept a lower priceWhen deciding when to accept a lower price, take a good hard look at your market, your situation and your property's desirability.
Real EstateDecember 8, 2018The home closing process for sellersYour guide to buying a home and being ready for your closing, including "What to Bring" and why you should never bring a personal check to a settlement.
Real EstateDecember 7, 2018What $1 million gets you in the city vs 20 miles away [Video]One million dollars. In some markets, that's a lot of money. In others, it only gets you a typical home. What would you buy with $1 million?
Homeownership TopicsDecember 7, 20185 home interior design trends for 2019Here's what's on the style horizon for 2019: Get ready for a pop of color, big statements, bold kitchens, floral patterns, and eco-friendly accents. Let’s look at what interior designers and homeowners will be doing to their homes next year.
Real Estate NewsDecember 7, 2018Millennials and money: These homebuyers’ habits aren’t as bad as they seemIt turns out Millennials aren’t as bad with money as most assume. In fact, according to a new report from Bank of America, the Millennial generation is actually just as good — if not better — at managing their money than past cohorts were.
Real Estate NewsDecember 6, 2018Natural disasters are up, but homeowners aren’t prepared, survey showsNatural disasters are on the rise — and according to a new survey, homeowners are woefully underprepared. Few have flood insurance, most don’t have generators and even fewer have a safe room or shelter in case of emergency.
Real EstateDecember 6, 2018Selling a home: How to get the most moneySelling a home can be stressful. Follow these tips to get the most money and minimize your time on the market.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 5, 2018What happens when my real estate offer is accepted? [Video]Getting your offer accepted by a seller is exciting but stressful, too. Here's what to expect, and what you need to do once you get your first accepted offer to buy a home.
Real Estate NewsDecember 5, 2018Digitizing real estate: Experts predict these tech trends in 2019Digitization is on the rise across the real estate industry. According to a new survey of experts, homebuyers will likely encounter chatbots, eclosing processes, digital notaries and online communication portals as we head into 2019.
Real Estate NewsDecember 4, 2018Thee cities boast the nation’s youngest and oldest homeownersWhere are the nation’s oldest and youngest homeowners? According to a new analysis, older homebuyers flock to warmer climes in Florida, Arizona and Hawaii. Younger ones? You’ll find them in Utah, Iowa and Texas.
Buying a homeDecember 2, 2018December is the best month to buy a home for lessDecember is the best month to buy a home below market value: Find out why.
Real EstateDecember 1, 2018Buy or rent? Further proof that it’s better to buy a home than rent todayBuy or rent a home? Today's research indicates that homebuyers enjoy more financial security than renters.
About MortgagesNovember 29, 2018New 2019 mortgage limits announced for Fannie Mae and Freddie MacThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is raising Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac home loan limits to $484,350 in 2019. The 2019 mortgage limits can be found right here for single and multi-unit properties.
Real Estate NewsNovember 29, 2018Parents more willing to help with children’s debts — particularly housing-related onesWant help paying down that mortgage loan? Just ask your parents. According to a new study, most U.S. parents would give their children nearly $6,000 to pay down debts — without expecting any sort of repayment at all.
Mortgage NewsNovember 28, 2018Home prices grow at slowest rate in nearly 2 yearsHome prices are still rising, but according to the latest data, they’ve hit their slowest growth rate since January 2017. Sixteen of the top 20 markets are also seeing slower price gains.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 28, 2018Mortgage after bankruptcy: How soon can you buy a home?Getting approved for a new mortgage after bankruptcy can happen in as little as one year.
Real Estate NewsNovember 27, 2018Sight unseen offers drop; is home buying getting easier?There’s yet another reason for home buyers to celebrate. According to new data, the number of sight unseen offers has dropped significantly — indicating less competition and easing inventory pains in many markets.
UncategorizedNovember 26, 2018Home equity can make you rich: Here’s howBuilding home equity is important, why finding a home with the potential to become equity rich is also important. Learn how to increase home equity here.
Real Estate NewsNovember 26, 2018Millennial homebuyers are big into DIY; here’s what projects they love the mostMillennial homebuyers are big on fixer-uppers. But what exactly are the projects they’re gravitating toward? According to a new report, closet overhauls, craft rooms and landscaping projects are among the tops.