A quarter of Americans say the pandemic has changed their housing preferences, according to a newly released survey of about 3,000 recent home shoppers and […]
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Home Equity: What It Is and Why It Matters
Equity is the market value of your home minus what you owe — ideally, a positive number. It is often said that homeownership builds wealth. […]
How to Sell Your House in 2021
So, you’ve evaluated your finances, thought about your lifestyle, and made the big decision to sell your home. Maybe you’ve decided to downsize, or you’re […]
Selling a House? Avoid Taxes on Capital Gains on Real Estate
The money you make on the sale of your home might be taxable. Here’s how it works and how to avoid a big tax bill. […]
Selling Your Home in a Hot Market
Real estate sellers might think that a “hot” market means fast, easy money for their home. After all, a hot market means low inventory combined […]
2021: Prepare for a Seller’s Market
Home prices look like they will continue to rise in 2021 according to realtor.com, but at a slower, more normal pace than they did in 2020. […]
Mortgage How record-low mortgage rates changed everything in 2020
Year ends with the lowest mortgage rates ever at 2.66%. Here’s a look at how we got there. While the United States may not have […]
9 California Housing Market Predictions for 2021
There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic had an initial negative impact on the California housing market this year. Sales dropped and many feared a housing market crash. But […]
Your Health During Winter Holidays 2020
Source: cdc.gov Holiday Travel Travel may increase your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. CDC continues to recommend postponing travel and staying home, as this […]
Real Estate Could See Best Winter Ever
Defying high unemployment and an economic recession, the housing market has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. That isn’t likely to let up heading into the […]