Oct 26, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Sally Jones Aug 29, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Inheriting property can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, you’re dealing with losing a loved one. And while you’re likely grateful for the inheritance, you also have to deal...
Oct 24, 2023 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Lisa Johnson Mandell Oct 11, 2023 Photo by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-shaking-hands-7578894/ You’ve finally found it: a home you’re swooning over and dying to own. From the exposed ceiling beams to the hardwood floors, this feels...
Oct 23, 2023 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Jamie Wiebe Oct 12, 2023 (David Sacks/Getty Images) A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. It’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying! For sellers, it’s a stark...
Oct 19, 2023 | Real Estate, Trends
By Karli Mullane Oct 19, 2023 (Photo taken by Jennifer Gilson, The Gilson Team) My husband has a habit of pausing TV shows right in the middle of the action to point out things about the background. “See those inset cabinets? That’s what I want one day,” he’ll...
Oct 18, 2023 | Real Estate, Trends
By Sally Jones Oct 12, 2023 (Getty Images) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, no one was prepared for how working from home would affect our lives—and stretch our living spaces. Suddenly, every humble abode had to squeeze in one or even two workspaces and maybe even...
Oct 17, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Aarthi Swaminathan Oct 17, 2023 (Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA—A new federal housing policy will make it easier for some home buyers to qualify for a mortgage by allowing them to include rental income from accessory dwelling units as part of their application....
Oct 12, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Oct 10, 2023 (Jason Ganser/iStock) Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain from getting in and doesn’t leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Well,...
Oct 11, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the kids, escaping to warmer climes, or downsizing. And if you’re looking to buy a house, you...
Oct 10, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Oct 2, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Selling a house can be a stressful process, particularly in today’s rapidly changing market. Although sellers enjoyed a strong seller’s market throughout much of...
Oct 4, 2023 | EAR Local News, Trends
By Melanie Ryan Griffin on October 02, 2023 Cape Creek Bridge by Melanie Griffin This Halloween, or anytime you need a thrill, explore these eight haunted places from the Oregon Coast to the mountains. Ghost hunters will love visiting these spooky Eugene, Cascades...