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If you've been debating whether to remodel your home or just live with the quirks, here's something to think about: the right updates can both boost your home's resale value and make you fall in love with your space all over again.According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National A...

Mortgage rates are still high. Prices keep climbing. And the Fed isn’t exactly handing out discounts. If you're feeling hesitant about buying a home right now, you're not alone.But according to Barbara Corcoran, the real estate mogul who turned $1,000 into a multimillion-dollar business, this kin...

A shrinking economy. Rising mortgage rates. Flatlining prices.If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in 2025, it’s no wonder you’re feeling hesitant. For many buyers, the instinct right now is to wait it out. To see what happens before making a big move.And the headlines don’t help:The U.S. ...

Spoiler alert: Housing affordability isn’t as simple as the headlines make it sound.Depending on who you ask, the real issue isn’t just home prices, or even the number of homes on the market. It’s about access. It’s about opportunity. And most of all, it’s about what affordable really means for t...

Buying your first home doesn’t look anything like it did 30 years ago. The average first-time buyer in 2024 is 38 years old. Compare that to 33 in 2020 and 31 between 1993 and 2018.So if you’re renting in your 30s or 40s, it’s easy to wonder: Did I miss my window?The short answer is not at all. I...

Every time the word "recession" starts popping up in headlines, it brings a wave of uncertainty—especially for anyone thinking about buying or selling a home.You might be wondering: Are home prices going to crash? Will mortgage rates skyrocket? Should I wait to make a move? Totally fair questions...

Most people think of homeownership as one big expense. And I get it, between mortgage payments, maintenance, insurance, taxes… the list seems never-ending. But what often gets overlooked is the way your home can pay you back when tax season rolls around.If you're a homeowner, you may be sitting o...

You’ve probably heard the headlines: mortgage rates are still high, and the market is tough. But here’s what most of those headlines miss: subtle signs of life in the housing market.Mortgage purchase applications are up year over year, and even though rates are still above 6.5%, demand is startin...

Thinking about buying a home this year?  You’ve probably heard all kinds of advice: “Wait for rates to drop.” “Home prices are too high.” “Now’s the best time to buy!” Truth is, no one has a crystal ball. But if you’re trying to decide whether now is the right time to buy, there’s one thing you n...