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Should You Build a Deck or Patio?Adding space outside to enjoy warmer days can create fun and long-lasting memories. However, choosing between installing a deck or a patio can become overwhelming. There are many factors to consider before deciding. First, it is important to understand the key dif...
07/23/2023
A Drop in Equity Doesn't Mean Low Equity You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What's important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too...
07/20/2023
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much econ...
07/13/2023
Should You Install An Inground Pool?If you’ve imagined spending summers in your backyard to cool off, consider installing your own inground pool that you can enjoy for years to come. However, before making your choice, it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages before investing. ...
07/09/2023
Oops! Home Prices Didn't Crash After AllDuring the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:I expect hou...
07/07/2023
Essential Tips for New HomeownersWith summer nearly here and warm weather beckoning us outdoors, this is the best time to tackle those home projects you’ve been putting off during the winter. Make a maintenance plan to keep your home in tip-top shape while saving you money. The newer your home is...
07/02/2023
Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term InvestmentWith all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was vot...
06/29/2023
The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So HighTodays mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you're thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questi...
06/20/2023
This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our LifetimeWhen you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime if not the strongest housing market of our lif...
06/13/2023
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane SeasonHurricanes are massive storm systems that bring high winds and heavy rain. The season begins on May 15 in the North Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Before Hurricane season, ensure that your home and family are protected by planning a...
06/11/2023