Why 5% Mortgage Rates Aren’t a Threat
Mortgage rates are on the rise. Could that derail sales? According to First American’s Potential Home Sales model, even if the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 5 percent, the impact on… Read more ⇢
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Easy Ways to Keep Cool This Summer (and Keep Some Green in your Pocket)
Summer’s almost upon us. That means more ice cream, more evenings on the patio and, of course, the battle to keep your house cool as the heat bears down. As it… Read more ⇢
What You Need to Know Before Accepting — or Rejecting — an Offer
It’s not always about the money (except when it is). The day will come — and it will be a wonderful, joyous, do-a-happy-dance day — when you receive an offer, or multiple offers,… Read more ⇢
Bathrooms Replace Kitchens as Top Remodeling Project
Bathrooms have overtaken kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a newly released survey by the National Association of Home Builders. Home Improvement Projects by the Numbers:… Read more ⇢
Moving Day Survival Kit
Preparing a survival kit can make moving day run so much smoother as you won’t have to continuously rummage through boxes to find the essentials. On the day of your house… Read more ⇢
Tips for Planning a Bathroom Update
Do you want to improve the aesthetics of your bathroom? Before you disrupt your household with the hassle of a remodel, make sure you’re prepared. Familiarize yourself with this cost and… Read more ⇢
How to Reduce Stress During Your Move
Is there anyone out there who actually likes moving? Yes, it can be fun to get settled into a new place – especially if you’re upgrading – but the… Read more ⇢
Slow Homes
Slow TV, slow food … now people are talking about slow homes. The slow home movement is more of a lifestyle change than just a change to your dwelling, although that… Read more ⇢
Essential Kitchen Updates Before Selling Your Home
Oh, the kitchen. The king of the house in any buyer’s mind. Since it is such a high priority for homeowners, it makes sense to put a little extra money into… Read more ⇢
9 Ways You Know You’re Ready to Upgrade from an Apartment to a House
There are some advantages to living in an apartment, but there often comes a time when it actually makes more sense to upgrade to a house. If you’re having a hard… Read more ⇢
If You Are Thinking of Selling, Now Is The Time
If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below… Read more ⇢
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