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Posted on 05/03/2023

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers...

Posted on 05/02/2023

Starting with a blank canvas: how to decorate your new house

If you're moving to a new home and starting fresh, the...

Posted on 04/25/2023

Top reasons to counter offer on your home

After you receive an offer to purchase your home,...

Offer To Purchase

Negotiating Advice

Posted on 04/18/2023

Understanding the basics of property tax

New property owners might wonder, "Do you have to pay...

Posted on 04/13/2023

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right. Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your...

Posted on 04/11/2023

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares: “. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer...

Posted on 04/11/2023

Easy weekend DIY patio design ideas to bolster your home

Patios are often referred to as extensions of the home....

Backyard Tips

Patio Furniture

Posted on 04/10/2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the...

Posted on 04/10/2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the...

Posted on 04/06/2023

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing? There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing....

Posted on 04/04/2023

Gardening: How to create a community garden with your neighbors

Community gardens can be a great way to increase urban...

Posted on 03/28/2023

How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So...