Posts from June 2025
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Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House
Getting ready to sell your house? Then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home!
Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a "For Sale" sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of your place—especially if you're angling for the most cash. (And, honestly, who isn't?)
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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now's the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market's going to do next. But here's something only the savviest buyers realize:
This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years. Here are three big reasons why.
1. You Have More Negotiating Power
After several years of sellers having all the leverage, things are starting to shift. Check out the graph below. It uses data from Redfin
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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today's Rates
It's hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There's no question about it. It's the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here's something to consider.
While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn't make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can't handle anymore, or being 1,000 miles from your family. And those real-life needs are pushing more sellers off the fence despite today's rates.
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What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments
Some Highlights
- There's a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don't put down that much unless they're trying to make their offer more competitive.
- And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. Most first-time buyers qualify and the typical benefitÂ...
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Investing in This Type of Tiled Floor in Your Bathroom Could Future-Proof Your Home for 30 Years
For many homeowners, aging-in-place design and safety upgrades are top of mind. If you're one of them, it may be time to upgrade your bathroom floors with ceramic tile.Â
Thanks to digital glazing and other technology advancements that increase slip resistance when wet,Â
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