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Read This to Get Caught Up on the Latest News in the Housing Market

There is no doubt that it has been a busy week in the world of politics and news. Lost in all of this have been headlines that may have a great impact on the housing market as we move into the new year duri...

Building or buying rental apartments is a good investment. If all your rental houses have tenants throughout the year, you'll have a steady monthly in...

If you don't have managerial experience, you might make costly mistakes when dealing with the tenants. Therefore, to ens...

Should You Put Down 20% on Your Home Purchase? Look at These Reasons

Many prospective home buyers erroneously believe that they need to put down 20% on a house in order to obtain a mortgage. However, many lenders and available programs make it easier to get into that dream ...

Home Buying is Expected to Slow Down, but Should Pick Up in 2023

The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...

Navigating the Homebuying Process: How to Finance Your Dream Home

Now that you’ve got your heart set on a dream home, it’s time to figure out the financing. Lucky for you, there are a variety of options when it comes to financing a home purchase. Before ...

How to Prepare Your Home for an Appraisal

When the real estate market is on the rise, so are home appraisals. Home appraisals are a crucial part of home buying and can determine how much money you get for your house. They are based on several factors, including the condit...

Addressing Student Housing Insecurity Through Creative Community Partnerships

A recent study has brought attention to a pioneering method for addressing a prevalent issue among students: housing insecurity. Led by Tacoma Community College in Washington, the College Housing As...

Advocating for Affordable Housing in Your Local Community

The challenge of securing safe and affordable housing continues to grow in communities worldwide, prompting individuals and organizations to seek innovative solutions and advocate for change. With the guidance of Hab...

Mortgage Rates Dip: What This Means for House Hunters in an Unsteady Economy

In a bit of good news for those looking to buy homes, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. The rate for a standard 30-year mortgage has dropped to 6.85%, a slight ease for buyers in today...