There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits.

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, a lot of other people feel the same way. According to recent … Continue reading "The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends"

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you?

Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?” … Continue reading "How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash"

Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership.

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. 

Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out.

More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. 

In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth.

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type.

When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially.

You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash.

Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.

Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.

Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now.

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down?

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house.

A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house.