February 2024

Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is
improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But
understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision
easier. An article from Bankrate explains:

Solar panels are a great investment, but many homeowners are unfamiliar
with the process. Discover what to know about solar panel installation.

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term
pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s
important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024.

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good
news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the
‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still
selling faster than normal.

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential
buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But
there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the
total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving
more options, it makes sense to see if a newly built home is right for you.

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But
the truth is, there’s no need to worry.

* If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic
norms and way below what happened during the crash.

* If you’re worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a
foreclosure crisis is not where the market is today and is not where
it’s headed.

Maintaining your home’s deck can be a lot of work, but it offers a great
way to relax and enjoy your property. Here are some tips for making
improvements.