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Delve into articles on market trends, home improvement, and legal tips that guide you to smarter housing decisions.
How to Prepare Your Home for an Appraisal
When the real estate market is on the rise, so are home appraisals. Home appraisals are a crucial part of home buying and can determine how much money you get for your house. They are based on several factors, including the condit...
Housing Market Showing Signs of Struggle
Covid-19 has been a global pandemic for around a month, though an issue as an infectious disease for over three months now. In all this time, one of the markets that stood the strongest was the housing market. To the surprise of vi...
Looking for a Mortgage During the Retirement Years? Here's What to Know
Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down...
A Tale of Two Americas: Mansion Sales and Emergency Housing
There is currently a situation of two Americas. According to an NPR report from October 23, sales of million-dollar mansions have more than doubled since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pande...
Renting a house is one of the most important activities in life. Therefore, when looking for rental space, you have to take your time to ensure that y...
Besides, you might have to re-start your search after realizing that you made a mistake during the rental process. There...
Should You Put Down 20% on Your Home Purchase? Look at These Reasons
Many prospective home buyers erroneously believe that they need to put down 20% on a house in order to obtain a mortgage. However, many lenders and available programs make it easier to get into that dream ...
Facing an Eviction After Supreme Court Decision? Here Are Your Options
The US Supreme Court blocked the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from enforcing the latest federal eviction moratorium on the nation's renters. This move marks a defeat for the admini...
5 Main Features to Consider Before Purchasing a House
People have different priorities when buying a house. Since the buying process is challenging, consider writing your preferences down to provide a guide through the process and remind you of the features you should concen...
How to Find the Right House to Rent in Your Neighborhood
When looking for a house to rent, you should make several considerations. For example, you need to choose an affordable house with enough space for all the people who will be living in it. In addition, the h...