When you think of homeownership, whats the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked, a homeowners equity helps build long-term wealth over time. Heres a look at what equity is and why it

To succeed as a buyer in todays market, its important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep their eyes on:

Going forward, the conditions buyers face are primarily dependent on two things: mortgage rates and housing

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• What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Heres what experts project for 2022.
• Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on rates and prices before they climb, creating another strong year for home

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But theres still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season homebuyers.

Experts anticipate the real estate market will see a flurry of activity this winter, and thats great news for todays sellers. If youre planning on

If youre thinking of buying a home in todays housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are not projected to decline. Heres

The sense of pride youll feel when you purchase a home cant be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. Thats because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending for

From the opportunity to take advantage of todays low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year.

As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter

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• Its no secret that we love our furry friends about 70% of U.S. households have pets. What may come as a surprise is how large a role they play in the homebuying process.
• Americans spend $1,163 a year on their pets, and nearly half of pet owners say they would move for better accommodations and amenities for their

If youre a homeowner whos decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a