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Looking for a Mortgage During the Retirement Years? Here's What to Know
Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down...
Looking to Remodel or Refresh Your Home? You May Want to Avoid These Trends
With the coolness and darkness setting in around the country, many people are looking for ways to update their home to create a cozier vibe. This combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is leadi...
COVID Boosts These Real Estate Trends While Causing Others to Slow Down
Being aware of real estate trends can help you make good decisions when buying, selling, or renting property. However, a lot of tried and true housing trends are being turned on their head by the COVID-1...
Why Putting Your House on the Market During the Holidays is a Good Idea
Many families are taking advantage of this hot housing market to put their house on the market. While the holidays are generally considered to be the slowest time of the year to list your home, there ar...
2021 Housing Market Looks Strong, But Builder Stocks are Sliding
The housing market looks like it will have a strong start in 2021. However, a report released on January 10 suggests that home builder stock values are likely to drop from their recent high levels. This report ...
Hottest and Coldest Markets in the US Heading into the New Year
One of the bright spots of the disastrous economic free fall of 2020 was that the housing market was still able to thrive during this unprecedented period in time. Historic low interest rates and a demand for h...
When looking for a rental house for your family, it is advisable to take your time to ensure that you settle on the best. If you make hasty decisions,...
One of the most important factors to consider when looking for a house is the neighborhood where it's located. The neigh...
Fears of Coronavirus Affect Housing Market
Stories of people fearful of the Coronavirus are falling one on top of the other as panic spreads around the globe. Many restaurants have seen their patronage dwindle significantly, while panic at airports, especially dealing wit...
Pandemic Rebound Creates Bidding Wars in Housing
According to housing data in the US from the first weeks of May, 2020, over 41% of homes being sold actually faced a bidding war. These numbers were released by Redfin, and show a 9% increase from January, and a huge increa...