‘If I Wait, Home Prices Will Come Down’ – but Will They?

‘If I Wait, Home Prices Will Come Down’ – but Will They?: Market predictions are difficult, and 2021 has wild cards. Will the pandemic end? Will a host of sellers list their home if they think it’s safe again? Still, prices and interest rates will probably keep rising next year, and most experts say it’s smart to buy sooner rather than later.

4 Ways Your Bathroom Can Impact the Value of Your Home

4 Ways Your Bathroom Can Impact the Value of Your Home: To add value to your home or just make it more attractive and useful, here are four upgrades to consider making to your bathroom.

How Do You Get a Home Loan After Retirement?

How Do You Get a Home Loan After Retirement?: In general, monthly income helps mortgage qualifying more than retirement money in the bank. Retirees should prep for a purchase a few months before they plan to buy.

Pandemic Boosts the Popularity of Online Rental Scams

Pandemic Boosts the Popularity of Online Rental Scams: More crooks scrape your for-sale or for-rent ads, change contact info and try to scam renters out of money – a crime tactic that works even better during the pandemic.

Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring?

Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring?: There's no doubt that the spring market is a great time to be selling real estate, but the fall and winter seasons may be the best fit for you.

More Americans Say It’s a Good Time to Buy or Sell

More Americans Say It’s a Good Time to Buy or Sell: Fannie Mae’s monthly survey found less pessimism over potential job losses and an increasing number of buyers (up 3%) and sellers (up 3%) who think it’s a good time enter the market. Overall, the index rose 3.3 points to 77.5, though a year ago it was 93.8.

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4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven't Thought About

4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven't Thought About: Since buyers want that great first impression, it's important to declutter—often that means cleaning until your home looks like it's never been lived in.

Fla.’s Single-Family For-Sale Inventory Hits Record Low in 2Q

Fla.’s Single-Family For-Sale Inventory Hits Record Low in 2Q: There’s never been a better time to sell a home. Fla. had only a 2.8-months’ supply of single-family homes in the second quarter – the lowest amount since at least 2008. Economists generally consider a six-month supply to be balanced between buyers and sellers.

Homebuyer Tips: Moving During Uncertain Times

Homebuyer Tips: Moving During Uncertain Times: If you find yourself needing to move during these challenging times, here are some tips to make the process as smooth as possible.

8 Home Projects to Tackle While You're Stuck Inside

8 Home Projects to Tackle While You're Stuck Inside: Now is not the time to visit stores for non-essential items. It's possible to enhance your home without buying anything new.

Early Trends Indicate Fewer Sales but Still Rising Prices

Early Trends Indicate Fewer Sales but Still Rising Prices: Based on limited reports, it appears buyers still outnumber sellers even as the number of each declines. In early virus hot-spot Seattle, listings still have bidding wars.

Lenders Holding Capital, Approving Fewer Mortgage Loans

Lenders Holding Capital, Approving Fewer Mortgage Loans: Banks that fear the unknown post-pandemic are trying to retain capital and, as a result, tightening loan standards by raising minimum credit scores and down payments. JP Morgan Chase, for example, now requires a 20% down payment and minimum credit score of 700.

High-Resale Value Projects You Can Tackle In A Weekend

High-Resale Value Projects You Can Tackle In A Weekend: Always thinking about your home's resale value? Here are five weekend projects you can tackle yourself!

How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for Your New Home

How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for Your New Home: By Kara Masterson Choosing the right neighborhood is a concern that no prospective homeowner can ignore. From commute times to safety and security, knowing what to look for can make selecting the best neighborhood far simpler. Related: Neighborhood Amenities to Look Into Before Purchasing a Home Consider the following issues before choosing the right neighborhood …

Foreclosures a Non-Event Now – Activity Hits 15-Year Low

Foreclosures a Non-Event Now – Activity Hits 15-Year Low: ATTOM: Total 2019 U.S. foreclosure activity – default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – was down 21% compared to 2018 and 83% from its 2010 peak. While Fla. and some of its metros retained near-the-top status, foreclosures’ market impact is negligible.

Buy Vs. Rent: U.S. Evenly Divided but Buy Is Better in Fla.

Buy Vs. Rent: U.S. Evenly Divided but Buy Is Better in Fla.: ATTOM: In 47% of U.S. markets, it’s better to rent than buy – but buying is better in most Fla. high-population counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough.