by Carole Hiu Miller | Sep 14, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Advice For Renters, Budget Statistics, Challenges, Home Value, Rent vs. Buy
It is sometimes difficult to know in a changing real estate market whether buying a home or renting one is better financially. Many people have found that using a calculator designed to answer that question helpful. Realtor.com, as one would expect, has a...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Advice For Renters, Buying A Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhoods
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
by carol | Oct 14, 2021 | Advice For Renters, Housing Market Updates
Key Points: They are usually reserved for homebuyers, but bidding wars are becoming more common in the rental home market. In July, rents nationally rose 7% year over year for one-bedroom apartments and 8.7% for two-bedroom apartments. Single-family rentals are also...