- Homeowners
- December 13, 2024
After the Disaster: Advice for Homeowners After a Wildfire
Wildfires have become an increasing problem for homeowners across the country. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if you have been affected by one.
Nancy A. Ruhling Articles
- Homebuyers
- December 6, 2024
Buying a Home with Gift Funds: Homeownership Made Possible with the Help of Family and Friends
More homebuyers are receiving gift funds from family members to help them afford homeownership.
- Homebuyers
- November 20, 2024
Fixer-Uppers: Affordable Dream Homes or Expensive Money Pits?
Fixer-uppers may be affordable options to get into pricier neighborhoods, but buyers could wind up spending much more than they anticipated on renovations.
- Homebuyers
- November 6, 2024
Want to Become a Real Estate Investor? Read This First
There are several types of real estate investment. Potential investors should explore the pros and ons of home flipping, buying a rental property, or investing in a REIT.
- Housing News
- November 4, 2024
Forget 90210: These Are the 10 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America
These ZIP Codes have some of the most expensive real estate in the nation.
- Homeowners
- October 28, 2024
Homeowners Are Tapping into Their Home Equity Like It’s 2008
A perfect storm of circumstances pushed homeowners to tap into their home equity at levels not seen in more than 15 years.
- Homebuyers
- October 21, 2024
Jumbo Loans: The Super-Sized Mortgages for More Expensive Homes
Jumbo loans may help homebuyers finance more expensive home purchases.
- Homebuyers
- October 16, 2024
Texas Tops the Charts: The Top 20 Cities for New Home Sales
Buyers looking for the best selection of newly built homes—and possibly even lower prices—might want to set their sights on Texas and other Southern states.
- Homebuyers
- October 14, 2024
Home Appraisals: Why They Can Make—or Break—a Deal
A home appraisal, which calculates the fair-market value of the property, can make or break a sale.