A California ballot initiative, if approved by voters in November, could add a swell of homes to the Golden State’s ridiculously tight housing market. The Property […]
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How to Set a Home Renovation Budget
Before you start picking out tile and paint chips, be sure you know how much it will cost to remodel your house. Ready for a […]
Boost Your Property Value: 4 Smart Features Worth Adding
Your home may be your castle – but what that means for each person can be very different. Some people prefer light colors, some dark. […]
5 Repairs You Might Encounter During the First 5 Years of Owning a Home
Routine inspections and maintenance can help keep these issues from becoming bigger problems. Fact: Things in your home can break. Faucets might leak, windows can […]
How to Renovate Your Home This Year for Under $10,000
Finding a home requires trade-offs, whether in the house or neighborhood. And though it’s not easy to change your neighborhood, you can certainly change the […]
What is Tax Assessed Value, Tax Appraised Value, and Market Assessed Value?
What is the value of your home? It depends on what you mean by “value.” Tax assessed value This figure varies throughout the U.S. since […]
Mortgage rates rise to nearly four-year high on inflation concerns
Mortgage rates have climbed to the highest level in close to four years, according to data released Thursday. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.38% in […]
Stock Market Plunge: Is Real Estate Safe?
Is the stock market crashing? The short answer: no—the Dow is just a little bumpy right now. Monday’s Wall Street frenzy had people from all […]
Steps to Downsizing Your Home
Downsizing Tips for Sorting and Getting Rid of Stuff If you’re experiencing the empty-nest syndrome or you have an older relative who is moving from a family […]
Buying a House on Disability Benefits or SSI
Know how to navigate the system so you can find the home you’re looking for. The complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental […]