How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home

How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home

You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker. You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re not alone. Half of non-homeowners (51%) say student...
Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the...
4 Things Proactive Homeowners Do in October

4 Things Proactive Homeowners Do in October

Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Ah, October. The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck Help your...
Fall Yard Cleanup: 8 Shortcuts for Easy Care

Fall Yard Cleanup: 8 Shortcuts for Easy Care

When you’re looking for your dream home, you might find that it comes with more yard than you’ve ever had — or had to maintain. These fall yard cleanup tips will help you set up (and enjoy) an easy-care yard year-round. #1 Design for Perennials with Different...
Fix Wet Basement Problems

Fix Wet Basement Problems

  Fix wet basement problems and keep moisture from wrecking your new basement remodel. A wet basement remodel is worse than no basement remodel at all. So before you add livable space below where you live, be sure to fix wet basementproblems. What’s the Water...