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When you're in a position to buy a home -- possibly after many years of saving up a down payment and preparing to take on a mortgage -- you have a few options. For example, you can buy a single-family...

The 4 Pros and 4 Cons of Buying a Condo Instead of a House

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After years of red-hot home prices, the market looks to be softening. See what that will likely mean for homeowners looking to sell.

Bad News for Home Sellers May Be Good News for Buyers

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It has been difficult for many new homebuyers to break into the market in the past couple of years. While the housing market isn't radically slowing, it does appear to be cooling for a number of...

Housing Prices Expected To Drop in These 4 Cities in 2025 — Is Yours One of Them?

The future is coming at us fast, and 2025 will be here before we know it. Before the ball drops in Times Square, some of us want to know what to expect in the year to come. If you're looking into real...

I’m a Top Real Estate Agent: Here Are the 6 Most Unexpected Housing Market Trends for 2025

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  For most people, the mortgage rate they're offered plays a significant role in whether or not it makes sense to buy a home. After all, the lower your mortgage rate, the more affordable your monthly payments generally are — and the less you pay in total interest over the life of the loan. So, waiting for even a slight drop in rates could mean the difference between affording a home purchase and being priced out.At 6.43%, today's mortgage rates...

How much would a $350,000 mortgage cost per month?

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One of the not-so-hidden costs of owning a home is homeowners insurance, which provides financial protection in case your house suffers property damage or theft or you're involved in an event that...

Here’s How Many Homeowners Are Uninsured in Each State

Home prices may have come down from their 2022 high, but they remained out of reach for the typical would-be first-time buyer in the second quarter, especially in the nation’s most populous areas. Buying a home in this market can be particularly hard for people who haven’t done it...

Q2 Affordability Obstacles Hinder Would-Be First-Time Home Buyers

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Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her populist economic agenda at a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. This highly anticipated plan is Harris’ first-ever detailed vision of her economic policies and includes proposals that prioritize “lowering costs for American families,” going beyond President Joe Biden's campaign platform, The Washington Post reported.

Kamala Harris rolls out agenda: $6K tax credit for newborns, $25K subsidy for first-time homebuyers

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From flood zones to outdated plumbing, see why insurance companies raise an eyebrow and may deny coverage for these 15 different types of homes.

15 Times Homeowners Could Have a Hard Time Getting Insurance

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  For much of the last two years, the answer to the question: "Is now a good time to buy a home?" has been a resounding "no." With inflation hitting its highest point in 40 years and mortgage interest rates more than doubling (rising to their highest level since 2000), it wasn't a good time to enter the mortgage market. And many potential buyers didn't, with home sales dropping to almost a 30-year low in 2023.But that was then.Now, mortgage...

Why you should buy a home this September

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Buyers in the market for a new home are digging deeper into their cash reserves than ever before. The typical down payment hit a record high of $67,500 in June, according to a new Redfin report. That’s up nearly 15% from last year, when the average down payment was $58,788.

The Typical Down Payment on a Home Has Jumped 15% Since Last Year

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Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, but critics say the plan would only make housing issues worse.

Harris proposes $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers — is it a good idea?

The housing market is finally showing early signs of easing for people looking to buy a home. But for first-time buyers, prospects have been bleak so far this year. With starter homes costing $1 million or more in over 200 metropolitan areas, and the average sale price across the country reaching $439,000 in the second quarter, Americans searching for their first home are faced with sky-high costs.

The average house payment is now half of a first-time buyer's income

Owning a home is a rewarding experience, but it comes with a fair share of responsibilities. One of the most crucial aspects of homeownership is regular maintenance. By dedicating a little time each month to caring for your home, you can prevent costly repairs, improve energy efficiency, and create a more comfortable living environment. In this article, we’ll explore six essential checks and tasks that every homeowner should tackle on a monthly basis. These simple yet effective maintenance routines will help you protect your investment and keep your home in top shape year-round.

The 6 Checks Homeowners Should Do at Least Once a Month

Vice President Kamala Harris wants to make housing more affordable — and to help more Americans build wealth by investing in real estate. These are the twin goals of the Democratic nominee’s recently unveiled housing agenda. And they are largely incompatible. Harris aims to reduce Americans’ housing costs...

Kamala Harris’s big housing plan has a big problem

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"That’s why I left when I saw a Cybertruck charging before me". Whether you like it or not, the Tesla Cybertruck is starting to appear more frequently throughout the U.S. as production of the electric car continues. A lot of Tesla owners who, for various reasons, can't charge their cars at home will rely on nearby Superchargers to keep their vehicles running. However, it's important to be cautious when charging next to a Cybertruck, as one Tesla owner has cautioned.

‘Reasons not to buy Tesla’: Tesla driver warns against charging up next to a Cybertruck

Do you ever find yourself thinking about moving to another country for a more affordable mortgage? While there are many reasons to explore the world, a cheaper mortgage might not be one of them --...

The Average Home Mortgage Payment in 2024: US vs. Canada

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As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

In a time of widespread suspicion and cynicism, everyone has a role to play in strengthening social trust and building bridges. How can individuals and organizations work together to repair the fundamental bonds of a healthy society and create optimism about the present and the future?. That big question was...

Aspen Ideas Festival: The crisis in trust

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Homeowners vs. investors: Who walks away with the home?

Picture this: it’s time to buy your first home. You’ve got a new baby on the way and need a bit more space. After saving for...

Homeowners vs. investors: Who walks away with the home?

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