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Sellers Benefiting with Home Prices up 10 Percent Year over Year

As we transitioned into the new year, low mortgage rates and low inventory drove up real estate prices in markets across the country. But exactly how much did home values increase at the start of...

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10 Movie Characters Who Would Make Excellent Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents aren’t known for being boring. While they have all sorts of personalities, most of them are (at a minimum) unique, and are often charming, energetic, and occasionally quirky. To put...

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What’s the Most Searched for Home Decor Item in Your State?

The right accessories can transform a room from dull to decorative, cold to cozy, and even take it from meh to magnificent. Some pieces, like candles and vases, have universal appeal. But depending on...

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9 Ways to Stay Patient While Saving up for a Down Payment for a House

It’s certainly worth the wait and effort, but saving up for a down payment on a house can feel like it’ll take forever! If only there were a fast-forward button… (Or a surefire way to win the lottery!)...

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8 Reasons Not to Make an Offer on a House Even If You like It

Buying a home often requires looking past a thing or two about a house. No house is ever entirely perfect. Sure, you should totally have a wish list, and a list of must-haves. Just be prepared to give...

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Single Women Outpacing Single Men in Homeownership

There was a time when people felt they should wait until they were married to buy a home. But today, that idea is no longer as relevant, and single people are more empowered than ever to purchase real...

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15 Kitchen Designs That’ll Make You Lose Your Appetite

It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. But depending on the design, that heart may have some serious problems. From clogged arteries to bad flow, kitchens with near-fatal flaws are...

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12 Head-Scratching Home Staging Fails

When homeowners decide to put their property on the market, most do a little work to spruce up the place. Some might paint and declutter, while others go all out and hire a home stager. On the flip...

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7 Ways to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Buy a Home in Today’s Market

From coast to coast (with some exceptions of course), new listings are receiving multiple offers within hours, open houses are packed, and those seeking to buy a home are facing difficult odds against...

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What’s Driving Millennials To Buy Homes, and What Are They Looking for?

In today’s market, millennials make up a huge percentage of home buyers—37 percent, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. But what...

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7 Ways Shopping for Real Estate Is Like Applying To College

Applying to college can be a nerve wracking experience, no matter how hard you worked or how good your grades are. There are lots of things to consider, and lots of confusing paperwork that takes time...

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Home Sellers Capitalizing On All-Time High Prices

If you’re looking to get the highest price possible for your house when you sell, now may be the best time ever for you to capitalize on market conditions. According to recent data from realtor.com,...

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Sellers and Buyers Are Both Feeling More Optimistic In Today’s Market

There’s no denying that the real estate market has had its ups and downs over the past year. But how are buyers and sellers feeling about the market today? In March, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase...

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Before Giving Up on Buying a House, Do These 5 Things First

It’s common for people who are dreaming of owning their own home to feel like they couldn’t possibly make it a reality. Maybe you feel like you can’t qualify for a mortgage, or you’re concerned about...

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Thinking About Selling? These Are the Best Days to List Your Home

When you sell your home, you want it to sell as quickly and profitably as possible—and in order to make that happen, listing your property at the best possible time is an absolute must. But when,...

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9 Ways To Get Over the Jealousy When Someone Else Buys Your Dream Home

Whether it’s a hot sellers’ market or not, you’re probably not the only one to find your dream home when it hits the market. If you like it and see the value, someone else most likely does too. No...

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2021 Home-Buying Insights From Mortgage Lenders

The majority of buyers purchase their home using a mortgage. So, what do mortgage lenders want buyers to know about buying a home—particularly in today’s hot real estate market? A recent article from...

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9 of the Punny-est Real Estate Memes on the Internet

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Home Prices Increase 11.3% Year Over Year

High demand and low inventory has driven home prices up across the US. But how much, exactly, have home values increased over the past year? According to CoreLogic’s most recent U.S. Home Price...

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Thinking About Selling Your Home? May Is the Time To Make a Move

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to list it at a time when it’s going to sell at the highest premium. And, as it turns out, that time is in May. According to a recent analysis from...

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