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Your home's interior lights want to help you have fun, feel better, and save energy. Will you let them? It used to be we'd walk into a room and flip on the light switch, maybe slide the dimmer up or down a bit to change the brightness. But that's so old school. Instead…
Read MoreThe biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply
Read MoreA new survey of Americans found an uptick in the number who say now is a good time to sell a house. What do you think?
Read MoreBefore you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.
Read More67% 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 today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008.
Read MoreMedian mortgage payments fell at the end of last year, dropping to $1,920 month-over-month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Read MoreA new analysis says home buyers will see improving conditions as the year goes on, with inventory gains creating more buyers' markets across the country.
Read MoreThe housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Last fall buyers hesitated and took a break from the market. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to pick up.
Read MoreAccording to the latest S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices continue to slow, though they remain 7.7 percent above year-before levels.
Read MoreIf you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental(STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years.
Read MoreAs 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. But what are buyers doing now?
Read MoreThe typical number of years Americans live in a home before selling has been getting shorter recently. At the end of last year, it fell to just under six years.
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