“Buying & selling”

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How Should Homeowners React to a Fed Rate Cut?

When the Fed announces a rate cut, a lot of homeowners are left wondering, 'what, if anything, should I be doing?' That depends, so let's talk about your options.

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9 min read

Market insights

The Hidden Cost of the American Dream: Why Homeownership in 2025 Feels Broken

Across the board, the cost of owning a home has risen far beyond what most people expected — or were prepared for. Too many are stuck in a cycle of “just trying to keep up.”

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6 min read

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Manage your Investment

Settling Your Home Equity Investment with a Home Sale

You're getting ready to settle your home equity investment. Great! We want to ensure that your experience is as smooth and seamless as possible.

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6 min read

Financial goals

7 Brilliant Home Staging Tips from Staging Experts

These home staging professionals have the expert advice you're looking for to sell your home for top dollar.

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7 min read

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Financial goals

Beginners' Guide to BRRRR Real Estate Investing

Discover the ins and outs of real estate investing using the BRRRR method in this comprehensive beginners' guide.

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9 min read

Market insights

10 States with Highest Home Equity Growth in 2022

In Q1 of 2022 alone, equity jumped 32.2%. Here are the 10 states where homeowners have gained the most equity this year.

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4 min read

Home financing 101

The First-time Homebuyer’s Guide to Mortgages

As a first-time homebuyer who’s wondering how to apply for a mortgage, you probably have at least a few questions — but let’s begin with the basics.

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9 min read

Financial goals

Should You Sell Your Home or Tap Into Your Home Equity?

The housing market has a lot of homeowners asking themselves if it's time to sell or access their home equity to renovate.

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5 min read

Home financing 101

9 Most Common Reasons to Order a Property Appraisal

You will need to know your home's current market value if you're selling, refinancing, or doing any of these things.

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4 min read

Financial goals

3 Things You Should Do Before You List Your Home for Sale

Learn when to put your house on the market, and how to prepare your house for sale before you list it.

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7 min read

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Selling Your Home? Get Top Dollar by Tackling These Renovations First

Whether you’re planning to sell or not, you’ll want to consider making these five home renovations. Enjoy the benefits now, plus s

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4 min read