Why I Chose Not to Sell My Home – and What Would Change My Mind
By Sally Jones Jan 22, 2024 (Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Last June, when the Fed followed up its most significant rate hike in 22 years with yet another, I started to think about selling my home. It wasn’t so much that I was unhappy with [...]
6 Outdated Habits to Reset If You Hope to Sell Your Home This Year
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jan 18, 2024 (Getty Images) With a new year comes the urge to kick bad habits to the curb—hence the popularity of “dry January,” for instance. But too much bubbly or Bud Light is hardly where our vices end. If you’ve decided [...]
Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024
By Jillian Pretzel Jan 16, 2024 (Getty Images) For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled or gave up their [...]
Buckle Up! I Live Near an Airport – Here Are the Pros and Cons
By Sally Jones Jan 3, 2024 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) When my husband and I were looking to buy a home in New York City, we found a perfect two-bedroom with character. But there was one giant, red flag: It was located about a mile from LaGuardia Airport. [...]
2024’s Dreamy Bedroom Vibes: The New Year’s Hottest Decor Trends Create a Chic Haven
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jan 10, 2024 (Getty Images) When it comes time to refresh a paint color, replace a dull fabric, or pick out a new piece of furniture, it’s often the high-traffic common areas of the home—like the family room and kitchen—that get all the love. [...]
9 Costly Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing a New-Construction Home
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Jan 3, 2024 (Getty Images) Buying a brand-new home is not only an exciting prospect, but also a growing necessity in today’s housing market. High interest rates have led to historically low levels of pre-existing homes for sale, according to Realtor.com® data scientist Sabrina Speianu. This has forced many homebuyers to [...]
