Tract Home vs. Spec Home vs. Custom Home: Here Are the Key Differences
By Ana Durrani Mar 9, 2023 (Edwin Remsberg via Getty Images) Buying a newly constructed home is exciting, but there are a lot of different options. Finding the right home style is important, whether it’s a custom-built house on a plot of land you just bought [...]
4 Buzzy Gardening Trends We Can’t Wait To Try This Spring
By Brittany Natale Mar 8, 2023 With the promise of warm weather on the horizon, our thoughts naturally go to the great outdoors—and the day when we can soon get our hands dirty in the garden. If you’re as excited about exercising your green thumb as [...]
When is the Best Time to Sell Your House? 5 Factors to Consider
By Daniel Bortz Mar 4, 2023 (Getty Images) Timing makes a huge difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on pinpointing that best time might not be entirely obvious. The assumption that spring is always the [...]
Which Locations Qualify for a USDA Loan? (Hint: It’s Not Just Rural Areas)
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Feb 27, 2023 (Getty Images) When people hear that the United States Department of Agriculture offers home homes, many might presume they’d have to buy a farm out in the country to qualify. But it’s just not true. In fact, according to the Housing [...]
What is a Deed-Restricted Community? What to Know Before You Buy or Build a Home
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Feb 22, 2023 (Getty Images) The day I planned to close on an acre lot where I hoped to build a brand-new house, my real estate agent turned up a deed restriction that limited the number of garages I could construct. I [...]
Want to Buy an Old Home? These Are the Most Common Repairs to Watch Out For
By Ana Durrani Mar 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Many homebuyers seek out old houses for their charm and character. The architecture of an old home, like a Tudor, Victorian, or Colonial, offers owners a sense of originality not typically found in new builds or cookie-cutter tract home neighborhoods. “There’s [...]
