Posted on Apr 05, 2021
Did you know that about 24% of all homes are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA)? That means over 60 million people in the U.S. deal with HOA rules, fees, and regulations while owning their homes. Being part of an HOA can impact your day-to-day life, and it also impacts your budget. Here’s what ...
Posted on Apr 02, 2021
As millennials increasingly enter the housing market, a new question looms: can you buy a house with student loan debt? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a lot of home buyers have student debt. In fact, a full 41% of first-time home buyers do. So if you’ve been operating under...
Posted on Dec 12, 2020
Interest in home buying is at an all-time high right now. As Google Trends indicates, more people have searched for “buy a home” over the past year than in the four years previous. When it comes to choosing new homes, buyers are prioritizing some features more than others. Here’s a few things that 2...
Posted on Nov 25, 2020
Aspiring first-time homeowners often have a unique set of challenges ahead of them. They may be familiar with student-friendly and young professional-oriented neighborhoods after having rented there, but less sure about which areas are affordable, peaceful places to buy a home in. First time home bu...
Posted on Nov 11, 2020
By the time you’re reading this article, it may not be November. However, the question: “is it a good time to buy a house?” looms large in the minds of potential buyers year round. Luckily, no matter what time of year it is, it’s possible to answer that question and give you the confidence you need...
Posted on Nov 04, 2020
If you’ve never saved up for a home before, it can feel like a daunting and sometimes overwhelming process. Here’s what you need to know about how to save money for a house, whether you’re opting for a small townhome on a quiet city street or a sprawling single family home in the suburbs. How much ...
Posted on Oct 12, 2020
What should homeowners look for when buying a new home? An outdated kitchen is a drawback for some, while another family might see old cupboards as a way to get a great starter home for a more affordable price. However, every homeowner is going to want to know if there’s damage to the foundation, o...![What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate [Everything You Need to Know]](https://cms-assets.houwzer.com/thumbnails/_750x750_fit_center-center/pendinghomes1.jpg?mtime=20200918144541)
Posted on Sep 17, 2020
Many would-be home buyers were hoping that the 2020 real estate market might soften a bit, but unfortunately the opposite has held true – especially in suburban markets. Homes are leaving the market almost as soon as they’re listed, and many home searchers have been dismayed by a “pending” notificat...
Posted on Apr 03, 2018
New York City is great. So what's up with the steady stream of New Yorkers packing up and heading to Philadelphia? What does the City of Brotherly Love have on the Big Apple? It's not just that Philly is underrated (although it is). And sure, the cheesesteaks are good and the Eagles are dominating, ...