Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are … Continue reading Newly Built Homes
Don’t Make These Mistakes

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent … Continue reading Don’t Make These Mistakes
Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, something pretty encouraging is happening. While affordability is still tight, mortgage … Continue reading Mortgage Rates
Credit Scores

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? According toFannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that … Continue reading Credit Scores
Today’s Tale

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. … Continue reading Today’s Tale
Housing Market Forecast

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home … Continue reading Housing Market Forecast
U.S. Forclosure Map

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you … Continue reading U.S. Forclosure Map
What’s in a Name?

https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/real-estate/a65267088/boost-home-value-naming-your-house/ This Simple Trick Could DRAMATICALLY Boost Your Home’s Value Karyn Millet Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In his famous question, “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare suggested that names are meaningless beyond distinguishing people and … Continue reading What’s in a Name?