Homeowners are increasing their home improvement budgets to enhance the following areas around a home. Continue reading….
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Building Materials Press Even Higher
17
May
Material costs for building a new home are up 19% over a year ago, continuing to pressure builders’ and new-home buyers’ budgets. Continue reading….
Top 10 Places With Highest Share of ‘Equity Rich’ Homes
17
May
Find out where buyers are striking it big in real estate. Continue reading….
The Case for Wildfire Risk Ratings at Realtor.com®
17
May
Giving buyers a window into fire risk adds transparency and enables owners to plan with fire safety in mind. Continue reading….
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 14, and rate forecast for next week
16
May
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates moved higher yesterday. But that doesn’t tell the story of the week. It was the best seven days for those rates in […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 12, 2022
14
May
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates just inched higher yesterday. That counts as a win after inflation data that morning came in hotter than expected. Mortgage rates today […] Continue reading
Kentucky First-Time Home Buyer | Assistance Programs 2025
14
May
Everything you need to know as a Kentucky first-time home buyer, from home prices to loan options and down payment assistance grants. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 13, 2022
14
May
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell again yesterday. Don’t believe media reports that they’re rising because that’s what Freddie Mac’s weekly report says. When the mortgage market […] Continue reading
52% of Homes Sold Above List Price in April
14
May
Homes in April sold for an average of $13,655 above the list price. Find out where homes fetched the highest premiums. Continue reading….
Buyers Have Doubled Their Down Payments
14
May
With rising home prices, home buyers are bringing higher down payments to make their offers more attractive to sellers. Continue reading….
