Home Prices Just Took the Biggest Plunge in Six Years: Is Now The Best Time To Buy?
By Margaret Heidenry Sep 1, 2022 (Getty Images) The turbulent story of America’s housing market has yielded yet another surprise twist. After steadily climbing to the record-shattering apex of $450,000 in June, home prices are at long last taking the plunge. From July to August, national [...]
6 Telltale Signs You’re Looking at a Cheaply Flipped Bathroom
By Ana Durrani Aug 29, 2022 (Getty Images) A well-designed bathroom in a newly renovated home can woo just about any buyer. It’s hard not to fall for a bathroom outfitted with a new toilet, tub, and tile because—in most instances—that means the loo will be fully functional [...]
What Is a Listing Agent? Why a Home Sale Hinges on Agent’s Expertise
By Liz Alterman Aug 22, 2022 (Realtor.com) If you’re getting ready to sell your home, finding a listing agent should be at the top of your to-do list. But just what is a listing agent? You might have a vague mental image of someone who plants a [...]
What Is a Townhouse? An Ideal Home for First-Time Buyers
By Julie Ryan Evans Aug 22, 2022 (EricVega) What is a townhouse? It seems like a simple enough question, but many people actually get it wrong, confusing this type of home with lots of others. We’re here to help! So let’s set the record straight—and help you [...]
Is the HELOC Back? (And Is It Right for You?)
By Kathleen Willcox Aug 15, 2022 (Getty Images) With today’s rising inflation and interest rate hikes, potential borrowers are looking for new, less costly ways to access credit. Until recently, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, was hard to come by. But as mortgage rates [...]
‘Did I Miss the Top of the Market To Sell?’ What To Consider If You’ve Been Waiting in the Wings
By Kathleen Willcox Aug 9, 2022 (Getty Images) Over the past couple of years, buying and selling a house has become a form of gladiatorial combat, defined by adrenaline-driven bidding wars and heart-pumping prices. Most of the time, sellers were giddy and buyers were dejected. Then [...]
