Real Estate Blog
Should You Ever Pay Off a Low-Interest Mortgage Early? The Pros and Cons
Practically every homeowner fantasizes about the day their house is finally paid off, and they can kiss those mortgage payments goodbye. However, a whopping 56.2% of Americans have an outstanding mortgage with a rate of 4% or lower. When your mortgage rate is so low,...
The Home Renovations That Will Boost Your Listing Price the Most
When it comes time to sell your home, some renovation projects can provide a bigger price bump than others. Using a statistical analysis of listings on Realtor.com®, our economic research team identified the price premium associated with certain renovation-related...
How To Set Yourself Up To Buy Your First Home the Moment Mortgage Rates Drop
If you’ve been saving for a first home but have been sitting on the sidelines because of high interest rates, get ready: It’s just about “go” time. In case you haven’t heard, the Federal Reserve recently let slip that it will likely cut interest rates in September....
Home Buying Etiquette 101
“Very demure, very mindful, very cutesy.” If you’ve felt like this phrase is popping up in every corner of the internet—and even in your daily life—in recent weeks, you’re not alone. It is a TikTok trend that has exploded, ever since social media sensation Jools...
What a Buyer’s Agent Can Do for You
Ready to house hunt? It’s a jungle out there: Prepare for a flurry of paperwork, stampedes of buyers competing for the same digs, and other challenges before you get your hands on those house keys. We won’t lie: The process can be complex and stressful—especially if...
How to Sell a Home on a Budget
If you’re planning to sell your home anytime soon, you’ve likely heard one phrase repeatedly: curb appeal. In other words, you have to make your well-loved, lived-in home catch the eye of potential buyers in the best possible way. “Buyers are making decisions about...