Tag: finances

Goodbye 2022 – remembered as a year of housing volatility. Hello, 2023 – likely to be the year of the long-lost normalcy returning to the market. If you are wondering if this is good – YES, it is. Normalization is great for stability. Mortgage rates are expected to stabilize while home sales and prices moderate after recent highs, according to the National Association of Realtors forecast. Not Increasing as Fast Isn’t the Same as Decreasing Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale was upbeat about the prospects of property appreciation, projecting a 5.4% increase in existing-home prices...

The new year is around the corner! For many, that means setting the traditional New Year’s resolutions such as losing weight or getting your finances in control. But why not shake things up a bit for 2023 and set a resolution focused on your home? These resolutions are incredibly simple to keep – small, actionable items that will improve the value of your home. 1. Set up an Emergency Savings Fund A home savings fund could save you from a financial emergency. Even if you have a newer home, you never know when you’ll have to deal with a flooded basement or weather-damaged leaky roof. Create...