Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide

Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide

Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide     Does your current home no longer serve your needs?   Renovate or Relocate: If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality ...
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023

National Real Estate Market Update for 2023

National Real Estate Market Update for 2023: There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates.   Higher rates had the immediate impact of dampening homebuyer affordability and demand. But this year, ...
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

How to Become: It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for starter homes. Even lower-priced condos are harder to snag these days, as investors and downsizers muscle out ...
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households

Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households

Stress-Free Home: Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks.   The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment can keep you and your family healthier by minimizing your exposure to germs and allergens.1 ...
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can end up stuck (months later) ...
Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

Top 6 Home, Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most.   But while ...
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.   In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly.   Both demand and price ...
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation Home for the Holidays: You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. ...
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price   7 Tips:  Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.   The reality is, it’s no longer ...
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home   Buy Now or Rent Longer? Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to ...