Feb 6, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
Clare Trapasso/ Feb 6. 2024 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) Everyone talks about assumable mortgages and how they can offer homebuyers 3% and 4% mortgage rates. What are these loans and how can I find one? Assumable mortgages seem to be all the rage these days—if you’re...
Feb 5, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Jillian Pretzel Feb 5, 2024 (Getty Images) Thinking about selling your house in 2024? While many home sellers wait until spring to put their property on the market, there are some distinct advantages to getting ahead of the curve this year and listing sooner...
Feb 2, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Deborah Kearns Jan 23, 2024 (Getty Images) For most of us, there’s an implicit understanding that buying a home will nearly drain your bank accounts. You’ll shell out for the down payment, the home inspection, and—just when you think you’re...
Jan 31, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Daniel Bortz Jan 22, 2024 Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Should you prepay your mortgage? For some homeowners it’s a financially savvy move—but for others, beefing up their loan payments just doesn’t make sense. To help you...
Jan 30, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Cathie Ericson Jan 29, 2024 (Mint Images/Getty Images) Home sellers are often told to make upgrades to their house before they sell. But when is the best time to get those home improvements underway, in terms of scoring the best ROI? It’s a tough balance...