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Housing News
Here’s How the "Big Beautiful Bill" Will Impact Housing and Real Estate
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will bring significant change to the U.S. housing market, particularly around the tax benefits of homeownership.
Housing News
The 4 Paint Colors That Will Boost Your Home’s Value—And the Ones That Could Cost You Thousands
If you’re hoping to increase your home’s value, avoid light and bright colors and choose dark, moody paint colors instead.
Homeowners
Launching a New Business? You May Want to Tap Into Your Home Equity to Cover Startup Costs
Many small business owners turn to traditional business loans or credit cards. But homeowners launching a new company have another option: a home equity loan.
Homebuyers
Love Rustic Homes? How to Get a Mortgage for a Barndominium—Yes, it’s Possible
Once relegated to off-grid dreamers, barndominiums—aka barndos—have officially graduated into the mainstream. While the aesthetic is easy to love, financing a barndominium takes a bit of extra work.
Housing News
Summer 2025’s 8 Chicest Outdoor Decor Trends Are All About Layered Light, Luxe Lounging, and Water with Wow
As summer kicks off, outdoor spaces are getting the designer treatment with curated materials, clever lighting, and all-day, all-night livability.
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Housing News
Mortgage Rates Continue to Tick Down, Offering Homebuyers Some Relief
July 3, 2025
For the fifth week in a row, mortgage interest rates continued to come down.
Homebuyers
More Home Sellers Are Offering Concessions. This Is How Homebuyers Can Save Big
July 3, 2025
More sellers are offering valuable concessions, which can range from contributing to closing costs to making expensive repairs.
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