64% of First-Time Buyers Intimidated; 58% Turn to Realtors®

The housing market can be challenging for first-time homebuyers who must prioritize affordability, and 62% of prospective first-time buyers said they would actively start house hunting if mortgage rates dropped to a more affordable level, according to a survey by BPG Inspections.  What’s “more affor

Recent Movers Most Regret Budgeting Mistakes

  With costs of living rising, more Americans are going over budget when moving, with 54% of recent movers reporting doing so, according to a survey by SpareFoot. Nearly 1 in 5 said they exceeded their budget by $1,000.  The top financial stressors that complicated moving for recent movers were:  In

8 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter, from NAR

  Winter isn’t traditionally the busy season for real estate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t advantages to selling during the colder months. For winter homesellers, here are eight tips from the National Association of Realtors®. 1. Focus on curb appeal.  Home exteriors generally aren’t as colorf