New Home Sales Up in January [Infographic]
January 2022 Housing Market Report: What You Need to Know Hey there, future real estate tycoons, curious homeowners, and everyone just trying to understand [...]
January Housing Market Report
Nationally, the number of homes listed in January was 326,312, down an average of 9.1% compared to January 2021. However, homes continue to sell at [...]
Pros and Cons of Paying Off a Mortgage Early
Soon after signing mortgage loan documents that lock in a 15- or 30-year debt, homeowners dream about paying off the debt early to get [...]
How Do Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market?
Most prospective home buyers work with a mortgage lender to finance a home purchase. In fact, according to a U.S. Census statistic in 2020, [...]
How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?
The time it takes to buy a home can be a long process. According to a December 2021 Bankrate.com article, the average time to [...]
Inventory Down, Overall Housing Market Activity in December
The December 2021 U.S. national housing indicators showed overall housing market activity improvement. However, the total number of unsold homes nationwide is down 16.1% [...]
Improving U.S. Housing Market in December [Infographic]
Improving U.S. Housing Market in December [Infographic] National Housing Market Report for December 2021 Highlights The median list price of homes in the December [...]
Housing Market Report: December 2021
The December national indicators showed improving overall housing market activity. Looming interest rate hikes prompted homebuyers to lock in mortgage rates during a typically slower [...]
Does a Kitchen Renovation Improve Your Home’s Value?
One glance at your tired and out-of-date kitchen might suggest that a renovation is necessary. After all, who would be interested in buying a [...]
Four Upgrades that Add the Most Value to Your Home
Remodeling and upgrades can help increase the return on investment (ROI) of a home; however, it is unlikely the homeowner will recoup the total [...]