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Let’s face it: buying a house with high interest rates isn’t the ideal situation to find yourself in. It’s one of the many reasons the National Association of Realtors predicted an increasing trend of “people staying put” in 2024. That…

The last few years have seen a rising trend in people leaving big cities behind in favor of smaller towns and more tight-knit communities. In fact, in 2023, America’s small towns saw more population growth than bigger cities for the…

One of the top priorities for most home sellers is to attract potential buyers while maximizing their sale price. While this might seem fairly straightforward, it can be difficult to strike the right balance between the two. For one thing,…

Most of the time, buying and selling real estate is a matter of strategy and patience, particularly when the market is facing multiple challenges. For home sellers, a fluctuating housing market presents several significant challenges such as a limited buyer…

Getting into a bidding war for a house is a nightmare scenario for many homebuyers, and for good reason. Getting your finances in order, selling your own home or ending a rental agreement, and searching for the right house is…

Whether you have kids who are getting ready to move out, you want to save on bills, or you’re just looking to simplify your life, most people consider downsizing at some point. And it’s becoming more commonplace. In 2023, the…

Like any other professional you would hire, it’s important to vet your real estate agent thoroughly before you agree to work with them. After all, buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that most people…

The winter months have a reputation for being a bad time of year to sell a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, winter home sales in the Midwest account for only 60% of home sales in the peak…

When it comes to the quintessential American dream, home ownership is a staple in most people’s plans. In fact, according to a study done by LendingTree, 84% of Americans hope to be a homeowner some day. After all, home ownership…

With weather experts forecasting an El Nino winter in 2023, now is a good time to start thinking about how to best prepare the house for winter. Even in locations where winter is usually mild, an El Nino can make…