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- RE Q&A: What Should New Buyers Prioritize? 01/30/2026By skipping the perfect-home myth, first-time buyers can focus on budget, condition and location, and choose a home and neighborhood that truly fit how they live.amyc
- Entertainment Tech to Help a Home Stand Out 01/30/2026Updated TVs, sound systems and lighting can boost an entertainment room’s appeal. Smart upgrades help buyers picture daily living and can strengthen a home’s showing.amyc
- One Pandemic Renovation Buyers Don’t Want 01/30/2026Designers say homeowners who turned walk-in closets into offices may want to restore them before selling, as buyers now prize storage and livability.amyc
- How a New Roof Can Boost a Home Sale 01/30/2026A new roof can boost curb appeal, buyer confidence and deal certainty. Beyond looks, roof age can influence appraisals, insurance and financing decisions.amyc
- Housing Policies That Could Spur Home Sales 01/30/2026At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.amyc
- Factors That Could Move Mortgage Rates Next 01/29/2026With no immediate rate changes from the Fed, the next moves for mortgage rates may depend on economic reports and any action involving mortgage-backed securities.amyc
- Mortgage Rate Up Slightly, Still Near 3-Year Low 01/29/2026Mortgage rates edged higher, with 30-year loans at 6.1% (up from 6.09%) and 15-year rates at 5.49%. Buyers and sellers are watching what comes next.amyc
- Why Long-Empty Homes Are More Than an Eyesore 01/29/2026Vacant and neglected homes can attract pests, wildlife and squatters, raising health and safety concerns for neighbors and putting pressure on nearby property values.amyc
- Metrics That Help Gauge Financial Health 01/29/2026Debt-to-income ratio, savings balances and credit scores shape borrowing power, loan terms and readiness to buy a home in today’s market.amyc
- What to Consider Before Refinancing 01/29/2026Refinancing can lower monthly payments, change loan terms or tap home equity, but fees, credit scores and timing matter when replacing an existing mortgage.amyc