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The Importance of Attic and Crawlspace VentilationVentilation provides air circulation crucial to protecting your roof and other structural areas of your home. The attic and crawlspace are two of the most important areas for air to flow freely from the ground to the roof. However, these areas can...

Wondering What's Going on with Home Prices?The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here's what you should know about todays home prices.  Local price trend...

The Top Reasons for Selling Your HouseMany of todays homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate th...

How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Todays Homeownership RateAs we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeown...

Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic YearsThe biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. Thats why, if you're thinking about selling your house...

Why Todays Housing Market Isn't Headed for a Crash67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there's good news. Current data shows t...

How To Win as a Buyer in Todays Housing Market  Some Highlights In todays housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what's in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd...

Potential Plumbing ProblemsIt’s important to know how to tell when you have a plumbing problem so that you can address small issues before they become bigger ones. When pipes are left unchecked over time, some common occurrences are exuberant water bills, permanent water damage, the spread of har...

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you'll go next. In todays market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both ...

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however,...