Getty Images / Realtor.comIf you’re in the market for a home but are discouraged by the current high mortgage rates, you’ve probably heard the advice “buy now and refinance later”—maybe from your mortgage lender, real estate agent, or a well-meaning friend.
This seemingly simple solution might empower you to stretch your budget now, with the plan t...
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Where are America’s new homes?
That question keeps boiling up to the surface, as buyers grapple with the current state of the housing market. High prices and soaring mortgage rates are driving affordability into the dirt. And lurking at the center of all buyer challenges is one towering...
Realtor.comWarm and lived-in, with a majestic fireplace, wood craftsmanship from another era, and a crooked old apple tree in a beautiful garden—only older homes come complete with their own personality.
But that distinctive personality could also come with a steep price in upkeep and renovations to meet the needs of your family and your modern tas...
Getty ImagesMany homeowners have likely imagined the renovations that would transform their homes into the fabulously stylish and seamlessly functional abodes of their vision-board dreams.
But for those who have gathered the funds (and the strength) to actually tackle a remodel, those dreams can quickly turn into nightmares—without an established a...
Realtor.comA midcentury modern house that has been in the same family since it was built in 1960 has hit the market for the first time.
“My husband was born and raised here,” says listing agent and owner Kelli Weis, with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a steel and glass house, and [there is] a thoughtfulness behind every room a...