Jan 19, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jan 18, 2024 (Getty Images) With a new year comes the urge to kick bad habits to the curb—hence the popularity of “dry January,” for instance. But too much bubbly or Bud Light is hardly where our vices end. If you’ve decided to sell your...
Jan 18, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News
By Jillian Pretzel Jan 16, 2024 (Getty Images) For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled...
Jan 12, 2024 | Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News
By Sally Jones Jan 3, 2024 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) When my husband and I were looking to buy a home in New York City, we found a perfect two-bedroom with character. But there was one giant, red flag: It was located about a mile from LaGuardia Airport. Would...
Jan 11, 2024 | Real Estate, Trends
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jan 10, 2024 (Getty Images) When it comes time to refresh a paint color, replace a dull fabric, or pick out a new piece of furniture, it’s often the high-traffic common areas of the home—like the family room and kitchen—that get...
Jan 4, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Jan 3, 2024 (Getty Images) Buying a brand-new home is not only an exciting prospect, but also a growing necessity in today’s housing market. High interest rates have led to historically low levels of...
Jan 3, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By The Realtor.com Team (Getty Images) Congrats! You just sold your home quickly for thousands of dollars over the asking price. You may be eyeing that sell price with wide eyes, amazed that a large amount of money will soon be in your bank account. Well,...