What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes…
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The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. Thats because, once they sell, they can…
Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If youre looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or…
Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities
Thats rightaccording to a recent study fromZillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas,monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments(see chart below):Asmortgage…
The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
Ashiftis underway in the housing market this season. And if youve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into…
Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the…
Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home
For some buyers, theres a misconception thatnewly built homesarent made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately,…
Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and thats sparked plenty of confusion. And as…
The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But heres some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on…
What To Know About Closing Costs
Now that youve decided tobuy a homeand are ready to make it happen, its a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are…