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Turnkey homes vs. fixer-uppers: The best home for your wallet

Housing Wire

While turnkey properties come with a higher price tag , they can be a cheaper investment in the long run. How much house can you afford to buy? Buying a house that needs work? While these homes have a lower price tag than turnkey properties, they aren’t necessarily cheap. Projects to avoid. Turnkey Property.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

It’s no secret that buying a home takes time and money. How much house can you afford to buy? Besides cutting your grass and mowing your lawn, you might also decide to add certain foliage to increase your home’s price tag. For example, let’s say a buyer is deciding between two homes with a similar price tag.

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New home sales continue to climb in 2023

Housing Wire

January marked a surge of people signing contracts to buy new homes. This marks the second consecutive month of increases and the strongest sales pace since March 2022. On a year-over-year basis, however, new home sales are still down 19.4%.

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What Does Active Listing Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

You want to fall in love with a home you can actually buy, so you’re watching for active listings as you search real estate sites. Tell us a little bit about your plans (where you’re looking to buy and when you want to make a purchase) and we’ll connect you with top-rated buyer’s agents in your area.

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

However, Fannie Mae’s own research from 2022 found that title insurance is not a significant component of the overall closing costs when buying a home. For example, recently, Fannie Mae has focused on expanding alternatives to title insurance as a way to supposedly increase homeownership affordability.

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DIY projects to increase your home value

Housing Wire

Taking the leap: The benefits of buying vs. renting a home. How much house can you afford to buy? Buying a house that needs work? Sure, home improvement projects like adding an extra room and completely refurbishing the interior will increase the price tag. 6 things you should do after moving into your new home.

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5 steps to choosing a home that will appreciate

Housing Wire

The problem is, rushing to buy property might force you to settle for a house that won’t reward you financially. Buy A Fixer-Upper. The benefit of buying a fixer-upper is that it’ll usually appreciate. By investing money into your property through renovations and upgrades, you increase the home’s price tag.