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Home Sales Slip Despite Inventory Gains
Sales of previously owned homes fell in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were down 7.2 percent from the...
Mar 21, 2022


New Home Construction Spikes In February
The housing market needs more homes. They are plenty of buyers but not enough houses for sale. That leads to higher prices and more...
Mar 18, 2022


The Features Home Buyers Want Most
For the most part, homes are all the same. They all have a kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and a main living area. Those are givens. Aside...
Mar 17, 2022


Mar 16, 2022


Lenders Expect Buyer Demand To Remain Stable
Increasing mortgage rates have prospective home buyers concerned about affordability. But while higher rates may have buyers calculating...
Mar 15, 2022


Homeowner Happiness Spurs Improvement Projects
It's said that home is where the heart is, but your home is also a financial investment. That's why homeowners who are thinking about...
Mar 11, 2022


More Americans Say It's A Good Time To Buy
Just in time for the spring sales season to kick-off, more Americans are saying it's a good time to buy a house. In fact, according to...
Mar 9, 2022


New Listings Improve In February
You don't need to be an economist to understand supply and demand. It's a pretty simple concept. When supply is low and demand is high,...
Mar 8, 2022


How Much Is The Typical Down Payment?
Figuring out how much your down payment will be and where it'll come from is a big part of getting ready to buy a house. Whether you're...
Mar 7, 2022


Mar 4, 2022


Number of Home Showings Jumped In January
When there are fewer homes available for sale, those that are on the market receive more interest. After all, it's easier to get buyers...
Mar 2, 2022


Mar 1, 2022


Contracts To Buy Homes Fall In January
Buying a home is a process. There are several steps between the day you're approved to borrow and the day you get keys to your new home....
Feb 28, 2022


Building Permit Increase Good For Buyers
Affordability is a top concern for today's home buyers. Mortgage rates have risen recently and home prices continue to climb. But while...
Feb 25, 2022


Home Prices Had A Record Breaking 2021
By now, just about everyone knows home prices rose in 2021. Even if you weren't shopping for a home last year, you probably came across a...
Feb 24, 2022


Existing Home Sales Spike In January
In January, sales of previously owned homes rose 6.7 percent from the month before, according to new numbers from the National...
Feb 23, 2022


What Buyers Should Look For In A Neighborhood
When you choose a home to buy, you're also choosing a neighborhood. The area surrounding the house you buy will play a big part in how...
Feb 22, 2022


Feb 21, 2022


Homes For Sale Still Selling Quickly
The winter housing market is typically the slowest of the year. Many prospective home buyers, anticipating the start of the spring sales...
Feb 18, 2022


Who Would You Buy A House With?
Traditionally speaking, marriage and homeownership go hand-in-hand. First, you get married, then you buy a home and start a family. It's...
Feb 17, 2022
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