You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net ... » Learn More about Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
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It May Be Time To Consider New Home Construction
If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there just isn’t that much to choose from. If you ... » Learn More about It May Be Time To Consider New Home Construction
Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – here are three ... » Learn More about Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
Many people are at the stage in their lives where they must choose where they will live after they retire. If you're a homeowner who is about to enter this stage, you may be wondering if a small home could be your best option. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at ... » Learn More about A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
The Best Time To List Your Home
If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best time to list your home is almost here. The Best Time To List Your Home Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the ... » Learn More about The Best Time To List Your Home
