Building a home rather than buying one allows you to customize it to your needs, among other advantages. However, construction timelines have lengthened due to material and labor shortages, and this trend is being reflected in rising sale prices. The average price of...
According to the National Association of Realtors, the existing home price in September 2021 was $352,800, which seems to be gearing up even higher due to a hot housing market and low inventory across the country. Our experts at Bankrate created a guide on how much...
MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER FIND ME A HOUSE By Jenny Jurica When deciding to sell a home or looking to purchase, finding a real estate agent is typically the first step in this emotional process. For many, the knee-jerk reaction is to reach out to the first person you know...
Building a home rather than buying one allows you to customize it to your needs, among other advantages. However, construction timelines have lengthened due to material and labor shortages, and this trend is being reflected in rising sale prices. The average price of...
According to the National Association of Realtors, the existing home price in September 2021 was $352,800, which seems to be gearing up even higher due to a hot housing market and low inventory across the country. Our experts at Bankrate created a guide on how much...
MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER FIND ME A HOUSE By Jenny Jurica When deciding to sell a home or looking to purchase, finding a real estate agent is typically the first step in this emotional process. For many, the knee-jerk reaction is to reach out to the first person you know...
Finding a home that suits you is only part of the journey. Another big part? Choosing the right neighborhood. The number of bedrooms and square footage are certainly important when buying a home — but the community might be even more vital. After all, it’s where...
Virtual home tours have quickly become the new norm. Sellers and agents now rely on digital tools, and many are skipping the traditional open house and opting for tours via video platforms. But for buyers, there’s more uncertainty. Can you really judge a home from a...
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, getting a home inspection can be nerve-wracking.
Summer is usually the perfect time to buy or sell a home. And for some people, it still is. After all, there are few things more welcoming than warm weather and fresh flowers blooming in the front yard. But maybe you're waiting to enter the market. That’s okay too....
When you think of the home you’ll retire in, a new house may come to mind. Or maybe you’re contemplating moving to your favorite vacation spot or somewhere closer to friends and family. With so many choices, how will you know what’s best for your...
With much of the country mostly staying home, it's not your typical spring homebuying season. You might think social distancing has made it difficult to meet with lenders, view properties and sign paperwork, but fortunately that's not the case. In fact,...
