Shopping for a Town House: Is the Process Different? You may have a different idea of a “dream home” than most people do. While many have their sights set on detached, single-family houses with private front and back yards, you personally may be more interested in a town house. According to the Na

Shedding Light on the Hidden Costs of Buying a Home Buying a house is one of the most exciting, and costly, times in your life. While many of the costs are obvious—the down payment, taxes, and utilities—more often than not, a homebuyer will run into various unforeseen costs throughout the process.

Selling the Unsellable Since 2019, identical twins and real estate brokers Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis have been bringing their fun, quirky style to the screen through their HGTV series, Unsellable Houses. The women occasionally invest their own money in their listings, renovate them, and, after

Selling in a High-Interest-Rate Market Many homeowners are on the fence about whether it’s a good time to sell due to the steep and rapid rise of interest rates. However, the Federal Reserve has indicated a reduction in the fall. Is now a good time to sell? Homeowners continue to build home equity

Sell Your Home Faster with These Staging Tips Home staging can help you sell your house faster and for top dollar. Since you’re likely still living in the space, it can be hard to create the allusion of a perfectly clean and magazine-perfect home. If you’re having difficulties brainstorming ways to

Recession vs. Housing Crisis: What’s the Difference? Because homeownership represents one-quarter of an American household’s net worth, any suggestion of a housing crisis or impending recession can cause widespread unease. However, despite often being conflated, the two don’t necessarily have to go

Renovate or Relocate? As much as you may love your house at move-in, the reality is that it won’t stay perfect forever. But deciding whether to renovate or move to a new home is not always straightforward, especially because of the emotional component. After all, it’s not easy to uproot your family

Quirky Home Design Ideas Mainstream home design trends are admirable for their sleekness and simplicity, but for those with eccentric personalities, they’re often too stuffy or formal for comfort. If you’d rather live in a home that’s fresh and unique, indulge in vibrant and resident-forward design

Real Estate Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention According to statistics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), real estate is the second most targeted industry for cyber-attacks. The FBI reported almost $150 million in real-estate-related fraud in 2018, with scams aimed at the industry ris

Quick Fixes That Pay Off Big When Selling Your Home You don’t have to tackle expensive and time-consuming renovations to make your home sellable. Try these quick and cost-effective fixes instead. Kitchen Replace the sink faucet if you’ve had yours for more than 10 years or have poor water pressure

Plan for the Spring Real Estate Market The last couple of years have been record-setting ones for real estate all over North America. Record-high demand, record-low inventory and record-high home prices have driven the industry to new heights. Now, buyers and sellers are thinking ahead to the poss

Preparing for a Long-Distance Home Purchase Buying a new home can be a rewarding but scary process for any family, let alone a family who is looking half-way across the country for their new house. No matter your circumstances, sometimes long-distance moves are inevitable, and they shouldn’t come w

Paving Your Way to Homeownership Congratulations on your decision to purchase your first home! Knowing that you’ll become a homeowner very soon is exciting, yet as a first-time homebuyer, it’s essential not to underestimate what it takes to navigate the path to homeownership. It may look simple on

Owning a Home with a Nonspouse The rising cost of living, escalating mortgage rates, and limited housing inventory have made homeownership increasingly difficult for many would-be homebuyers. As a result, some people are buying a home with an unmarried partner, a friend, a family member, or multipl

Overcoming Homebuying Obstacles  The American dream of being a homeowner is alive and well. In fact, 74 percent of Americans regard homeownership as a marker of economic success, ranking it ahead of the ability to retire (66 percent), being successful in one’s professional life (60 percent), and ev

New Homeowner To-Do List Now that you have purchased and moved into your home, you must make sure everything is up and running. Use this checklist to help you get the job done. Meet your neighbors Introducing yourself to your neighbors will be less awkward if you do so immediately after moving in.

How You Can Celebrate Your Housiversary Owning a home is a big milestone in your life. Whether you’re marking the first year in your new home, the fifth, or the twentieth, there are many fun ways to celebrate your housiversaries. Take photos Who doesn’t love a good photo op? Use the fall foliage t

  New Construction vs. Existing Homes: Which Is Right for You? There are many decisions you’ll need to make when searching for your next home, like how large of a home you need, how many bathrooms you want, and the location that’s best for you. Another choice you’ll need to make is between buying a

Money-Saving Tips Everyone Should Know We’ve all heard this advice before: if you want to save money, you need to cut back on spending. However, it’s not always so easy. Identifying senseless spending in the following areas can help you save more each month. But don’t fret. Whether you are saving t

 Negotiating Your Best Deal  Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, you’ll want your deal to be fair and equitable. To accomplish this, you must prepare to list your home or begin your homebuying search. Understanding the current market conditions and who your competition is will impact your negotiati