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15-Year Fixed Mortgages: A quick guide

Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a mortgage is likely to go hand-in-hand with your home, unless another arrangement has been made. However, there are many options available for those monthly mortgage payments, most commonly through 30-year fixed rate mortgages and 15-year fixed rate mortgages. Most know about the 30-year option, but what about …

Assessed Value – Essentials Things & Finding Your Home Value

Whether you’re searching for your next home to purchase or considering selling your current property, your home’s assessed value is important to know through every stage of homeownership. When tax assessed value matters & how to calculate it The assessed value of your home is the estimate of your home’s worth in the current market, …

Transforming How Agents Work the Phones Using AI Call Assistants

In real estate, time is one of an agent’s most valuable assets. How real estate professionals spend their time determines how they make money. Tasks that prioritize lead generation and client services are among the most valuable things agents and brokers engage in daily. Therefore, finding ways to maximize time and create efficiencies wherever possible …

Projects Homeowners Are Eyeing for DIY Renovations

The majority of Americans say they’ve taken on DIY home improvement projects mostly as a way to save money, according to a survey from Angi, a home improvement resource. But homeowners admit they’ve taken on more than they should, often resulting in costly errors or delays that could hurt their home’s value. Eighty percent of …

How Much Is a Down Payment for a House?

Buying a home is exciting whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, upgrading to a larger space or downsizing. Still, the process can seem overwhelming and complex, especially if you’ve just started looking at homes for sale. Determining your down payment amount (and the factors that impact how much your down payment will be) will help you …

What Is a Mother-in-Law Suite? Benefits, Design Ideas and Costs

The concept of a mother-in-law suite stems from early 20th-century traditions when caring for aging parents was a societal expectation after marriage. However, you don’t need to have in-laws to reap the benefits of having a second, private living space as part of your home. What is a Mother-in-Law-Suite? A mother-in-law suite is typically a …

Sunroom Additions: Design Ideas and Considerations for Your Home

Sunrooms blend the perfect combination of outdoor beauty and indoor comfort, whether you’re looking for a bright reading nook, a lively plant room or just a relaxing place to hang out. But adding a sunroom to your home can be daunting, especially when it requires building an addition from the ground up. You’ll have a …

How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom for Better Sleep

Did you know that rearranging your bedroom using an ancient Chinese metaphysical practice can help encourage deeper sleep? Brittanica defines feng shui as orienting sites, buildings and objects to encourage positive energy or “chi.” It’s also an approach to interior design that embraces establishing balance and peace in your home to promote happiness and health. …

Future-Proof Designs: Home Upgrades for Longevity, Aging in Place

With most people wanting to age in place—55% of baby boomers have no plans to move, says a Leaf Home and Morning Consult report, 2024 Generational Divides in Homeownership Report. The top reasons for baby boomers staying put include:  No need to move (79%) Close to family (34%) Too expensive to move (33%) Low crime (25%) …

Sunroom Additions: Design Ideas & Considerations for Your Home

Sunrooms blend the perfect combination of outdoor beauty and indoor comfort, whether you’re looking for a bright reading nook, a lively plant room or just a relaxing place to hang out. But adding a sunroom to your home can be daunting, especially when it requires building an addition from the ground up. You’ll have a …