The Weird Way We Bought Our Dream Home – and Beat the Housing Market’s Affordability Crisis
By Karli Mullane Oct 19, 2023 (Photo taken by Jennifer Gilson, The Gilson Team) My husband has a habit of pausing TV shows right in the middle of the action to point out things about the background. “See those inset cabinets? That’s what I want one [...]
So Long, Hybrid Lifestyle! How To Reclaim Your Living Space From Work Sprawl
By Sally Jones Oct 12, 2023 (Getty Images) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, no one was prepared for how working from home would affect our lives—and stretch our living spaces. Suddenly, every humble abode had to squeeze in one or even two workspaces and maybe even [...]
Feds Want to Make It Easier for Home Buyers to ‘Build Wealth’ With Accessory Dwelling Units
By Aarthi Swaminathan Oct 17, 2023 (Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA—A new federal housing policy will make it easier for some home buyers to qualify for a mortgage by allowing them to include rental income from accessory dwelling units as part of their application. The Federal Housing Administration announced [...]
Types of Roofing: Do You Have the Right One?
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Oct 10, 2023 (Jason Ganser/iStock) Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain from getting in and doesn’t leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Well, maybe it’s time [...]
Hooray! You’re Retired! But Can You Still Get a 30-Year Mortgage?
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the kids, escaping to warmer climes, or downsizing. And if you’re looking to buy a house, you might [...]
Are ‘What Ifs’ Paralyzing Your Home-Selling Hopes? Here’s a Reality Check
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Oct 2, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Selling a house can be a stressful process, particularly in today’s rapidly changing market. Although sellers enjoyed a strong seller’s market throughout much of the COVID-19-fueled housing boom rich with bidding wars and record-high prices, [...]
