As COVID-19 continues to rage across much of the U.S., people are still buying homes and moving into rental units—and "pandemic pricing" may be one of the few silver linings of this crisis. Although home prices have steadily risen, mortgage rates have hit all-time lows, and rent prices have stayed close to where they were in 2019. In a recent report, WalletHub...
By Brentnie Daggett
Climate change and environmental issues aren't going away anytime soon, so many of us are considering how we can contribute to positive change. Living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle will not only reduce your carbon footprint, but can save you money in the long run.
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Here are five...
The real estate markets have been slowly recovering after the economy took a hit in the first months of the coronavirus pandemic. There was always one piece of the puzzle, however, that lagged behind, and that was inventory—an already-existing challenge that was worsened by the health crisis. According to realtor.com®'s recently released Weekly Recovery Report,...
By Meghan Belnap
Investing in real estate is a wise decision that can often help you enjoy a relaxing and full retirement. To ensure you purchase the best real estate, though, you need to know what qualities make for a good investment property.
Related: Where to Buy Real Estate for Higher Value Investments
While any property can ultimately turn out to be a...
By Anita Ginsburg Depending on where you reside, bad storms may be a frequent occurrence. Even if you don't live in these storm-prone areas, when they do eventually hit, they can leave unspeakable damage. Related: 4 Signs Your Home Needs Roof Repair Immediately While you may be safe inside, the same cannot always be said for the exterior of your home. One part of...
By Meghan Belnap
Making potential buyers comfortable during an open house is one way to improve your odds of getting a bid. The right setting can make all the difference in how people perceive the property.
Related: 4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven’t Thought About
Here are four excellent ways to ensure people feel welcome on open house day:
Make It Feel Comfortable
Having...
By Brooke Chaplan
When it comes time to purchase a new roof for your home, you may consider price as the main deciding factor in the materials that you choose. There are many different types of shingles and knowing the benefits of each will help you to determine what's right for your house.
Related: 4 Signs That Pests Are Wrecking Your Roofing
Here, we review...
As any broker can attest, technology is a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to running a profitable business—and perhaps more important than ever before as we adapt to conducting real estate during a global pandemic. In fact, real estate professionals across the board point to the coronavirus as being the impetus behind the acceleration of tech trends. During...
By Anita Ginsburg Summer is the time to kick back, relax and enjoy the cool air from your air conditioning. Unfortunately, things don't always go according to plan, and your AC could easily stop working on the hottest day of the year. Related: How to Keep Your House Cool This Summer To prevent this from happening, you'll need to know what you can do to keep your...
By Meghan Belnap When buying a home, one of the biggest challenges is finding a selection of quality houses to choose from. Since homes can vary dramatically, even those that are in the same neighborhood, it's important to have a method to separate the good houses from the best houses. Related: Top Cities With the Most Millennial Homebuyers Fortunately, whether you're...
