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Buying the Faraway Home
Shopping for a new home in a distant town, city or community can be a challenge. It’s especially difficult if getting there requires a very long drive or flight. So, if you’re thinking of moving out-of-town, here are some home shopping tips to consider: Schedule a longer than normal viewing appointment. Make ...
Continue ReadingDownsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to ...
Continue ReadingWhy Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state? These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each ...
Continue ReadingWhat’s the First Project You Should Tackle in a Fixer-Upper? Spoiler: It’s Probably Not What You Think
“Fixer-upper” is one of those real estate terms that just kind of sounds fun and hopeful. It brings to mind images of rolling up your sleeves, picking out tile samples, and ending up with the home of your dreams at a bargain price. And sometimes, that’s exactly how it works ...
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