For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Heres a graph showing the monthly new listings going back to January

Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If youre a renter, chances are youve asked yourself that question at least once, and its likely because youve faced an increase in your monthly housing costs over time. After all, according to

As a homebuyer, its important to plan and budget for the expenses youll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Heres some information to help you get started so youre not caught off guard when its

If youre thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, youll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one.

If thats the case, you should know you may be able to get the best of both worlds today. Here are four reasons why this spring may be your golden window of

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• Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to todays market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford.
• Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a homes value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a homes condition) directly impact the

If youre thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply coupled with high buyer demand means you should be prepared to navigate a highly competitive market where homes sell fast and get multiple offers.

You cant read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that todays buyers face. Theres no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesnt mean homes are now

If youre thinking about buying or selling a home, youll want to keep a pulse on whats happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from

When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in todays sellers market. After all, with record-low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking price. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 46% of homes are selling above list price