Real Estate News and Tips

A house is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And—despite what “normal” broke people might tell you—paying for one in cash is […]

Whether you’re moving to a new neighborhood or curious about how safe your current area is, there are some great online tools available to help […]

The week of September 22, 2019 is considered the Black Friday for home sales, with a deal-delivering trifecta of less competition, more price reductions and […]

How low is too low for mortgage rates? It’s a common assumption that mortgage rates can go only so low. In other words, there’s a […]

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.49% this week, the lowest average since October 2016, Freddie Mac reports. “Mortgage rates continued the summer swoon due to […]

The fall real estate market is almost always a hot season. Home selling in autumn is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Families […]

Be aware of safety, maintenance issues before taking the plunge. You’re house-hunting and you’ve done your homework, brushing up on such routine considerations as replacing […]

A lot of preparation goes into retirement — 401(k)s, IRAs, downsizing. In the midst of maximizing your savings and planning for the future, it is crucial not […]

Most buyers don’t consider these big costs when calculating expenses for their home. Q: I have a suggestion that I would like you to share […]

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage points to around 2.25% from about 2.5%. The last rate decrease […]