Author Archives: Brittany Icayan

With this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you’ll find the right mortgage. Image: HouseLogic When it comes to buying a house, most people know what they want: a bungalow or a condo, a hot neighborhood, or a sleepy street. Mortgages, … Continue reading →

Updated on Jan. 9, 2025 All it takes is for one ember to fall on your roof. Don’t let it happen. How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? Embers and small flames are the main way most homes ignite in … Continue reading →

Real estate pros and home designers weigh in on hot home design trends that may have timeless appeal – and the ones you need to approach with caution. Home trends can be hot one minute but not so hot the … Continue reading →

Apply new-construction tips from a homeowner who has experienced the process three times — and knows the ropes. Image: photovs/getty Building a new home can be stressful. But my three-peat experience taught me some new-construction tips to ease my way … Continue reading →

Interest rates are only one factor when it comes to buying a house now. Image: PixelsEffect/Getty Interest rates sure do get a lot of attention. But they shouldn’t be the only part of your home buying decision-making process. After all, … Continue reading →

The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market. As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending … Continue reading →

Don’t keep them up too long! Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season.  But before you deck the halls, run through this holiday lights safety checklist to keep your holidays merry and bright. #1 Inspect … Continue reading →

Updated on Nov. 7, 2024 Find practical ideas to better protect your home against whatever nature throws your way. One of the latest buzzwords in home maintenance is weatherproofing — equipping your home to better withstand heavy rains, wind, snow, … Continue reading →

First-time ($97,000), repeat ($114,300) and typical ($108,800) buyer incomes hit all-time highs November 4, 2024Media Contact: Lauren Cozzi Key Highlights A record high 26% of buyers paid cash for their homes. Seventeen percent of home buyers purchased a multigenerational home, the … Continue reading →