When you see a home sitting on the market longer than expected, the reaction is almost automatic. Buyers start asking themselves: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time on […]

Planning to sell this spring? If so, starting your home updates sooner rather than later can make a real difference. While you may be tempted to wait until the first blooms appear or the spring showers hit, by today’s standards, that’s often waiting too long to get started. Buyers have more options than they did […]

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage. That may be why, when renters are asked […]

Momentum is quietly returning to the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are beginning to think seriously about buying a home again. Last year, 15% of respondents said they planned to purchase a home within the next 12 months. This year, that figure increased to 17%. A 2% rise may seem modest, […]