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What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next. If you still need to move and want...
Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s...
How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?
You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent. They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting...
Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound...
Quick and Simple DIY Decor for Your New Place
Personalize your new home with these simple and affordable DIY projects: Customized Welcome Mat: Stencil and paint a plain coir mat with a personalized message. Materials: Coir mat, stencils, outdoor paint, brushes Floating Shelves: Install shelves to display decor....
Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up
You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to know....
Father’s Day Activities to Do with Older Adults
Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash So, you’re hanging out with your old man or grandpa this Father’s Day? Sweet! Let’s make it a day to remember. Here’s a chill list of stuff you can do together that will be a hit. Hit up a sports game: Snag some tickets to...
Celebrating National Home Ownership Month: Building Dreams and Communities
Photo by Ian MacDonald on Unsplash June marks the beginning of National Home Ownership Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the fundamental American dream of owning a home. It’s a month where we recognize homeownership’s profound influence on individuals, families,...
Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tartlets
Photograph by Ray Stockwell Hey there! Let’s whip up some **Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tartlets** that’ll knock your socks off. You’re going to make about 6 of these bad boys. **What you need:** – A whole lot of butter (2 sticks, or 230g, make sure it’s chillin’ at...
1 in 4 Americans Thinks Homeownership Is Not a Good Investment. Here’s Why They May Be Right
Photo by Ashin K Suresh on Unsplash Hey, did you hear that a bunch of folks think owning a home isn’t the cash cow it used to be? Yeah, like 1 in 4 Americans are giving the side-eye to the idea that buying a house is a smart money move. And they might be onto...