I'd own a house but afford nothing else. Renting and saving seems like the smarter choice," Andrade said. Realtor Ashley Cusack agrees this trend is growing. With rising insurance rates and property taxes, renting is often more affordable. ARedfin reporthighlights a sharp sl...
Buying a house is costlier than anytime in at least the last decade, with property buyers hit with the double whammy of rising mortgage rates and home prices, according to real estate company Redfin. The average interest rate on a fixed 30-year home loan rose to 7.1%, marking the first ...
Most married or engaged couples thinking of buying a house combine their income and credit scores when applying for a mortgage. But sometimes, doing so may not help you achieve your goals, provoking the question: Can a married couple buy a home with only one partner’s name on the mortgage...
Can't really blame her, TBH ... Sydney's new digs are simply amazing -- the house sits on the water and is over 7,000 square feet of pure luxury. It's got all the bells and whistles, most notably a heated and chilled infinity pool with a swim-up bar, complete with underwater b...
Dana Shambora Davie, Florida “Amy has been the best real estate agent I’ve ever dealt with. She got us top dollar and sold her house within 2 days. My whole family has used her now, and can’t think of a single complaint, she is simply the best, thank you so much for everythi...
One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief,you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey byPoint2Homesmentionsthat 74% of millennials...
Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones around the kitchen table or settling in to read a book in your favorite chair, the emotional connections we have to our homes can be just as important as the financial ones. Here are some of the things that turn a house into a happy home....
A "For Sale" sign is seen outside a house in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 7, 2021.(Marco Bello/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images) MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA For Manhattan renters willing to splurge on a more expensive home, average home listings in Myrtle Beach, South ...
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Pro of Buying a New Home: Location New houses are often built in up-and-coming locations, perfect for living and growing. You’ll enjoy the advantages of buying a new house, like avoiding the traffic and chaos of larger cities while being close enough to enjoy your area’s natural beauty...