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April 16, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
4 Things Every Home Buyer Needs to Know in 2024
Buying a home this year feels like going to battle. Keep reading for a few tips from the front lines of the housing market.
April 16, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®
Can You Get a Mortgage for an Airbnb Rental Property?
You can finance a short-term rental property, but it can be harder than buying a home to live in. Here's what you need to know.
April 16, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Great Perks of Buying a Home as an Empty Nester
If your kids have left home, it may be a great time to buy a new home. Here are a few key perks of purchasing a property of your own as an empty nester.
April 16, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®
Could House Hacking Be the Best Way to Buy Your First Home in 2024?
Does owning a home seem out of reach financially? Here's one technique that could help.
April 15, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
3 Signs a New Construction Home Is Wrong for You
Interested in buying new construction? Read on to see why you may want to think twice.
April 15, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Buying a House? This Is the Single Most Important Number to Focus On
It's critical that potential homeowners don't devote too large a percentage of income to their mortgage costs. Read on to learn why.
April 14, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Got a Home Offer Accepted? Here's Your To-Do List
Having a seller agree to your offer for their home is only the beginning. Keep reading for what comes next in the home-buying process.
April 13, 2024 | By Lyle Daly
5 Reasons to Think Twice About Buying a Starter Home
Starter homes are popular with first-time home buyers. Learn about the downsides of buying one and why you may want to keep renting instead.
April 13, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®
1 Simple Mortgage Hack That Could Save You Thousands
Want to pay off your mortgage years sooner and save tens of thousands of dollars in interest? Keep reading for a move to try.
April 12, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Here's What Happens When You Accept an Offer on Your Home and Then Change Your Mind
Backing out of a home sale could be a costly decision. Read on to learn more.
April 12, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop? Here's Why You Might Have to Wait Longer
Mortgages are expensive to sign right now. Read on to see why they might remain expensive a bit longer.
April 12, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Need to Buy a Larger Home to Fit Your Family? Here's Why That May Be a Problem
You might struggle to find a larger home if you need one. Read on to see why.
April 11, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Items I'm Splurging on When Remodeling My House
Putting more money into certain materials used for a home remodeling project makes sense. Here's why.
April 11, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
Home Price Growth Is Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels. Here's What It Means for Buyers
Home price growth is finally stabilizing. Read on to find out why and how to take advantage of it.
April 10, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Hoping Real Estate Inventory Will Increase Soon? Here's Some Bad News
The U.S. housing market has been starved for inventory. Read on to see why things may not improve anytime soon.
April 10, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
I Have a Large Credit Card Balance. Will My Mortgage Application Get Rejected?
Owing too much on your credit cards could make it harder to get a mortgage. Read on to learn more.
April 10, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Is It Ever OK to Spend 50% of Your Income on a Home?
Spending 50% of your income on housing is generally a dangerous move. But in some cases, it may be OK. Read on to learn more.
April 9, 2024 | By Brittney Myers
3 Things I Wish I'd Paid Better Attention to During My Home Inspection
You'll never find everything during an inspection. But hopefully you'll find these things one home buyer missed.
April 8, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Bought Too Much House and Feel Stuck? Here's One Move to Consider
Bearing expensive housing costs can be tough. Read on for ways to cope if you're trapped in that situation.
April 7, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
3 Backyard Trends That Can Help You Sell Your House for Up to 3% More
Buyers love a good backyard. Read on to find out how to make yours the most desirable.
April 7, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
5 Things I Learned When My First Home Offer Was Rejected
House hunting isn't easy, especially in 2024's market. Keep reading for a few prescient lessons one writer got when her first offer attempt fell flat.
April 6, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
5 Tips to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Seller's Market
There are more buyers than houses available in many markets. Keep reading to see how to give yourself an edge.
April 6, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
61% of Americans Say They'd Co-Buy a Home With a Friend. Would You?
Some Americans are turning to their friends for a buying partner. Read on to find out a few ways to lower your mortgage payment.
April 6, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
2023 Home Sales Fell to a 28-Year Low. Will Sales Pick Up in 2024?
Home sales dropped last year -- but perhaps not for the reason you'd think. Read on to learn more.
April 6, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
My Husband and I Plan for a Massive Home Repair Every Other Year. You May Want to as Well
This writer maintains a separate savings account for emergency home repairs. Read on to see why you may want to do the same.
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