
The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home
- By Jim Lowenstern
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There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home.

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year.

Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market.

To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:

Since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.


If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know if the decision will be a good one.

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget?

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers.

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic.