Is Modern Farmhouse Dead? Is Boho Big? Here Are the Design Styles Soaring in 2022—and the Ones Crashing
While some of us may only just now be getting around to taking down our holiday decor (seriously, get [...]
Mortgage Rates Jump Back to Early 2020 Levels
Mortgage rates are now back to levels we saw back in April of 2020. The average rate on the [...]
4 Creative Ways to Hide Rooms in Your Home
Sometimes there's nothing better than unwinding in your home. However, if you live with others, you might yearn for [...]
Are Higher Rates Ahead?
Are higher rates ahead in the cards for home loans and, when can potential home buyers or those looking to [...]
How Much Earnest Money Is Normal?
Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Buy a Home in 2022
In the new year, we make all sorts of resolutions, ranging from exercising more to eating healthier to [...]
Affordability Alert! Here Are the Top 10 Towns Where First-Time Buyers Can Finally Snag a Home in 2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the American dream of homeownership has felt more and more out of reach for [...]
Proof of Funds Letter for a Real Estate Purchase: Why Home Buyers Need It.
Is your Realtor asking for proof of funds? What is proof of funds in real estate anyway? A proof [...]
I Want To Refinance My Mortgage, but I’m About To Turn 70. Is It Wise To Refinance at My Time of Life?
Dear MarketWatch, I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn [...]
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Save for Your Kid’s College: How To Make the Choice
Purchasing a home and paying for a child’s college education are some of the biggest expenses parents will face. [...]