Posts from April 2025
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Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?
Retirement isn't just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it's finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms.
But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this: does your current home still make sense for the lifestyle (and budget) you want in this next phase of life?
That's an especially important question right now. Just in the past five years, the cost of living has jumped by 23% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That's based on the
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The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today's Market
Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we're back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you're reading that and thinking: oh no, here we go again. That's because you remember the housing crash of the late 2000s and you're worried we're repeating the same mistakes.
But before you let fear take hold, remember: headlines are designed to be clickbait. And a lot of the time, they do more to terrify than clarify. That's because they don't always give you all the context you need. So, let's take a step back and look at what the data really says.
Why This Isn't Like 2008
While it's true the number of new homes on the market has reached its highest level since 2009, that's...
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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here's Why
If you've been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here's some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:
"Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. Mortgage rates are comparable to what they were two years ago, and prices remain high. However, there is significantly more inventory . . ."
The number of homes for sale has grown compared to last year, and even more options are on the way. While this is typical for the busy
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Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage
Some Highlights
- Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don't make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.
- Here are a few tips. Don't change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don't buy appliances or furniture for your next home yet either.
- The best tip of all? Before you do anything financial in nature, talk to your lender first.
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2025/04/04/things-to-avoid-after-you-apply-for-a-mortgage-infographic/?a=4138-27c769...
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Replacement Windows: What Is the Cost and Does It Increase Home Value?
These days, older people are staying in their homes longer, while younger demographics are looking to sell quickly. In fact, a poll by Clever Real Estate found that 54% of baby boomers say they never plan to sell the house they live in.
Boomers who believe they'll be in their property for the long haul often invest in home improvement projects with...
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