Real Estate Blog
Home Prices May Finally Take a Plunge
After a few years of flying high, home prices are finally coming back down to earth with a thud. In fact, the prospect of an outright price drop is looming on the horizon, according to a new Realtor.com report. In March, real estate listing prices came in nationwide...
Very Best Week To List Your Home in 2023
Calling all sellers. Do you want a quick home sale at a higher price, even in this troubled real estate market? Then open your calendar to April, uncap a bright yellow marker, and highlight the week of April 16–22. This seven-day stretch was identified by Realtor.com®...
Spec Homes vs Custom Homes vs Tract Homes
Buying a newly constructed home is exciting, but there are a lot of different options. Finding the right home style is important, whether it’s a custom-built house on a plot of land you just bought or a move-in ready home in a brand-new, cookie-cutter neighborhood....
Home Trend That Will Stand The Test Of Time
With so much information at our fingertips, staying on top of what’s happening in the home space is easier than ever. But it can also get a little noisy. So how can you determine what of-the-moment trends are worth paying attention to? Consider it advise, says Carly...
5 Sweet Tax Deductions When Selling
You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember way back to 2018 when its new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—changed some rules for homeowners. But rest assured that if you sold your home...
Mortgage Buy-Down Pros and Cons
Tough financial times call for creative financing. Historically high mortgage rates and a cooling housing market have caused buyers and sellers to look for novel ways to stretch their dollar and seal a deal. Buyers, scared by lofty mortgage rates that threaten to add...