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Builders scaling down
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean...
Helping you make sense of mortgage rate shifts
If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how...
White bathrooms are getting a colorful makeover
The typical all-white bathroom is getting a color treatment. In its 2024 trends report, Wow Design shows how more...
Key to sustainable kitchen? Energy, efficiency, beauty
More than half of real estate professionals recently reported that their clients are interested in...
Builders scaling down
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these...
Helping you make sense of mortgage rate shifts
If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move. The...
White bathrooms are getting a colorful makeover
The typical all-white bathroom is getting a color treatment. In its 2024 trends report, Wow Design shows how more color is entering bathroom design. 1: Add Nature-Inspired Hues From Wow Design’s trend report: “Small tiles in a mix of warm and neutral shades can be...
Key to sustainable kitchen? Energy, efficiency, beauty
More than half of real estate professionals recently reported that their clients are interested in sustainability. For some homeowners, environmental consciousness is a lifestyle choice. For others, going green is purely practical. Reducing energy and water...
’23 property taxes rose at 2x the rate of the year before
U.S. property taxes on single-family homes rose twice as fast in 2023 as they did in 2022, with a total of $363.3 billion levied compared to $339.8 billion one year earlier. This is according to an analysis conducted by Attom, based on...
Luxury home prices soared by nearly 9 percent in Quarter 1
Luxury home prices in the U.S. surged by 8.7 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2024, with the median price hitting a record $1.225 million, according to data from Redfin. In comparison, prices for non-luxury homes rose by 4.6 percent to a median of...
Use your tax refund to help you buy a home
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit...
Jobs report favorable for fans of lowering mortgage rates
Recent jobs data shows that wage growth is cooling down and the job opening quits rate is below pre-COVID-19 levels. This bodes well for those hoping to see a soft landing for the economy, and for those hoping for lower mortgage rates. The Fed recently said that the...
Worried about affordability? Consider a new build now
Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having a hard time finding a home you...