Deciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing -- you don't want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don't want to wait too long either.
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To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. Inventory is still historically low band buyers are back. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast, sometimes with multiple offers!
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A new survey of Americans found an uptick in the number who say now is a good time to sell a house. What do you think?
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Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.
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As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. But what are buyers doing now?
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Once you know where the mortgage loan problems are, you can easily get around them. Mortgages don't have to be scary. After all, they're just business transactions, albeit big ones. Here are six ways to avoid mortgage mistakes.
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Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year.
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If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year.
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