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New Homes Cost Less in 1 in 3 Major Markets

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about 1 in 3 major markets. How much less, exactly? Nationally, a newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less. So, brand-new could be more budget-friendly than you think. Want to see how newly built and existing homes compare ...

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Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

You’ve spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it’s natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it. Whether you’re leaning ...

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Most Home Buyers Get Annoyed When Listing Photos Are Too Enhanced (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be.

Order a burger from almost any fast-food restaurant and compare it to the one in the advertisement. The one in the ad was carefully assembled, perfectly lit, and photographed from its most flattering angle. Yours looks like somebody sat on it before wrapping it in paper. Clothing ads aren’t much ...

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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move. But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually ...

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