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Category Archives: Real Estate News
Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
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
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13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection
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
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Home Trends for 2025: Value-Added Insights
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
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7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Building New Construction
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
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7 Benefits of Buying a Home
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
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7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House
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
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Holiday Lights Safety Checklist for Worry-Free Decorating
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
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Home Weatherization and Weatherproofing Guide: Protect Your Home From Storms and Extreme Weather
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
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First-Time Home Buyers Shrink to Historic Low of 24% as Buyer Age Hits Record High
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
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