"Buy now, pay later" plans are popular for their convenience and lack of interest or credit checks. However, they are considered installment loans and must follow credit card regulations. To use them wisely, ensure purchases are affordable, avoid relying on…
Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of…
Some HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you…
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house…
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s…
If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement.What you may…
Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?”But here’s the…
Some HighlightsLast year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real…
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of…
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is,…
