How Much Does Homeowners Insurance Cost?
No matter how safe and secure you feel in your home, it’s a fact of life that bad things can happen at any time—floods, fires, sinkholes,...
The Right Ways to Move Out After a Breakup When You Live Together
Whether they’re married or not, more millennials are living together than ever before. And it’s no wonder: With salaries down, student...
Should I Refinance? 5 Signs It’s Time
You’ve heard that interest rates on home loans are still at record lows, which might have you wondering: Should I refinance? After all,...
How Long Does It Really Take to Close on a House?
You’ve turned on (and hopefully off) at least 20 water faucets and peered into about 50 closets (oh, the things you’ve seen!). And now,...
7 Blunders to Avoid When Building a Home of Your Own
You’ve been shopping for a home and none seems quite right. That one has a tiny kitchen, this one makes you go through a second bedroom...
What Is a Duplex? Potentially, 2 Homes for the Price of 1
Homes come in many shapes and configurations, and one type that’s popular with extended families or budding landlords is a duplex. But...
The Pros and Cons of Pre-inspection
Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea. In fact, a home inspection is often...
Mortgage Declined? Here’s What to Do
No one likes to be told “no.” (Rejection hurts—we get it.) And having your application for a mortgage declined is particularly...
How to Spark a Bidding War for Your Home
The housing market is on fire! Jonathan Smoke, our chief economist, describes it as the strongest real estate market we’ve seen in a...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House: Can You Guess?
There’s something exciting about building your own house—it’s no wonder that more than 1,000,000 new residences are projected to go up...
