This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden OpportunityIf you're thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you'll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one.If that's the case, you should know you may be able to get the best of both worlds today. Here are four reasons why this spring may be your golden window of opportunity.1. The Number of Homes on the Market Is Still LowTodays limited supply of houses for sale is putting sellers in the drivers seat. There are far more buyers in the market today than there are homes available. That means purchasers are eagerly waiting for your house. Listing your house now makes it the center of attention. And if you work with a real estate... 03/26/2022

Give Your Fireplace a Facelift!If you have a fireplace in your house, it’s going to draw the attention of anyone who walks into the room where it’s located. This is fine if you want your fireplace to be a focal point, but if it’s less than impressive, you might want your guests looking pretty much anywhere else. Even if there aren’t any significant issues with your fireplace, you may not like the way that it fits in with the rest of your furnishings. Is there anything that you can do?Yes, actually, there are several ways that you can spruce up your fireplace and get it in the sort of shape that will have you wanting to show it off. While some options may depend on the type of fireplace you have and how you decorate the surrounding room, you should be able to find some way to improve the... 01/30/2022

To succeed as a buyer in todays market, its important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep their eyes on:Going forward, the conditions buyers face are primarily dependent on two things: mortgage rates and housing supply.Here's a look at each one.Mortgage Rates Projected To Rise in 2022As a buyer, your interest rate directly impacts how much you'll pay on your monthly mortgage when you purchase a home. Rates are beginning to rise, and experts forecast they'll continue going up in 2022 (see graph below):As the graph shows, mortgage rates are expected to climb next year. But they're still low when you compare to where they were just a few years a... 01/01/2022