If you’ve recently asked yourself, “What do I need to buy a house in 2025?”—you’re in the right place. It’s not a secret that buying a house is expensive. But what may surprise you are the hidden costs when buying a home—expenses that go beyond the listing price and can sneak up on first-time and
Key takeaways The top value-adding home improvement projects include replacing the garage door, updating the entry door, refreshing landscaping, replacing windows, replacing flooring, updating bathrooms, remodeling the kitchen, and replacing the roof. To avoid overspending and stress, set a budget. Understanding your local market helps ensure your home improvement projects actually boost your home’s resale
Imagine this: A home seller has agreed to the offer and the closing date is approaching. Suddenly, the seller decides to back out before closing. Can that actually happen? The short answer: Sometimes, yes. But it’s not that simple. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Portland, OR or Austin, TX, it’s important to
You found the perfect home, your offer was accepted, and closing day is on the calendar. Great! Everything’s falling into place, until your timeline suddenly shifts, and you need to move in before the sale is final. Wait—can you live in the home before closing? The answer is yes, and that’s where a use and
Author’s Note: As a Black woman, I carry a heaviness writing about this. I was well into adulthood before I learned about Juneteenth. My family celebrated by displaying a Juneteenth flag in our yard and cooking soul food—it was simple but meaningful. Though I came to Juneteenth later in life, the knowledge I’ve gained since
Savannah is one of those cities that just feels special. Maybe it’s the oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the centuries-old homes, or the way life here somehow moves slower. It’s the kind of city that invites you to slow down and soak it all in. Whether you’re living in an apartment or house in
Savannah is one of those cities that just feels special. Maybe it’s the oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the centuries-old homes, or the way life here somehow moves slower. It’s the kind of city that invites you to slow down and soak it all in. Whether you’re living in an apartment or house in
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