Safety First: 8 Tips To Protect Yourself When Showing Your Home
By Kimberly Dawn NeumannNov 2, 2021 (Getty Images) You probably don’t let strangers wander through your house checking out bedrooms and opening refrigerator doors on a random Tuesday, right? Yet when you decide to sell your home, letting outsiders inside is a very necessary part of [...]
Bring the Indoors Out! How to Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor Living Spaces
Published on September 28, 2021 by Ryan Castillo Updated on October 4th, 2021 If you’re looking to make the most of your square footage, consider extending your living space outside. Whether you enjoy laying by the pool or cooking a nice meal at the barbecue, designing your outdoor [...]
Home-Price Growth Is Slowing Down—but That Doesn’t Mean Prices Are Falling
By Jacob PassyOct 26, 2021 The numbers: Home prices maintain record levels The pace of home-price growth slowed slightly in August, though buying a home remained more expensive. The latest edition of the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed that home prices increased nationally 19.8% from a year [...]
How Wildfire and Smoke Damage Affect Your Home: What You Need to Know
Published on September 30, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks Natural and environmental hazards driven by climate change are becoming key considerations for today’s homebuyers. Each year, wildfires burn millions of acres across the U.S. and cause severe damage to buildings, homes, and communities. Few homeowners can imagine the devastation that [...]
How Much Should I Spend on a House? 4 Steps to Follow
Published on September 27, 2021 by Ryan Castillo Shopping for a mortgage, you might encounter lenders who pre-qualify you for a higher loan amount than you expected. Many lenders work with standard debt-to-income ratio calculations which don’t take into account other costs of home ownership. If you [...]
