Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting their foot...
The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different...
Think a newly built home is out of your budget? Over time, it might cost less than you think. Compared to an existing home that’s 20 years old, buying new saves the average buyer more than $25,000 over the first 10 years. Why? A brand-new roof, HVAC system, and water...
The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely...
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around. When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that...