Purchasing your first home is a big move. For some, it represents the independence they’ve been striving for, while others see their home purchase as a path to financial security and a way to create a safe haven for their family.  As a homebuyer, you have choices about how you approach the transaction. You can

As working from home continues to become the new norm, you might be feeling like your current home office just isn’t making the cut anymore. If your office doesn’t let in much natural light, or you’re lacking the space for a dedicated work area, or you just need a change of scenery, a backyard office

Now more than ever before, we’re seeing more adults choosing to live at home as they grow in years, or what is known as aging in place, and maintain their lifestyle for as long as possible, rather than moving into a nursing home or assisted care center. In fact, three-quarters of adults 50 years and

High-end home prices are showing strength during a recession as the coronavirus pandemic drives demand for extra bedrooms, home offices, big backyards and pools. The median sale price for luxury homes in the U.S. rose 1.2% year over year to $825,000 during the three months ending July 31. The rebound comes after a record decline

Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 9: Home sale prices were up 10% year over year—the largest increase in over six years—to another new all-time high of over $314,000. Prices keep climbing month over month, bucking typical seasonality. 46% of homes had an accepted offer within the first two weeks on the market,

Surging homebuyer demand has prompted some sellers to host open houses during the pandemic, but group showings remain much less common than normal due to coronavirus risk, Redfin agents say. Nationwide, 6% of homes that were put up for sale in July held an open house in their first seven days on the market. While

There’s more demand—and less supply—for rural and suburban neighborhoods than cities as the pandemic influences homebuyer preferences. Still, prices are up 6.7% in urban areas. The housing market is hottest in less densely populated areas, with July data showing more buyer interest in rural and suburban neighborhoods than cities.  For homes in rural areas nationwide,

New listings surpassed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic began, up 3%, but failed to keep up with the rate of sales, up 5% year over year. The national median home price rose 8.2% year over year to $323,800 in July. This is the third time in four months that prices have

It’s an exciting moment when you decide to charge ahead and purchase your first home. You look forward to finding the right house in a neighborhood you like and settling in to become part of the community. Plus in terms of personal finance, homeownership is a major accomplishment.  But there are a host of obstacles

If you’re thinking about leaving the hustle and bustle of the city for more peace and privacy, or just for a more affordable mortgage payment, then a cabin home might be just what you’re looking for. From traditional log cabins with plenty of character to sleek, modern styles, we’ve found a wide variety of cabins