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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums
Getting the coverage you need for financial security without overpaying can be a tricky balance, especially in today’s environment.
Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home
You don't have to compromise on comfort to downsize successfully. The key is to find somewhere you can live well and move around comfortably, without feeling overly restricted.
Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends
One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle.
Austin Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024
Economists predict the factors that will affect the current state of the U.S. housing market, and the potential opportunities for buyers and sellers for the year ahead.
Celebrate Sustainably: 5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home
We can celebrate a fun and festive season without sending more waste to the landfill.
35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less
There are plenty of ways to save on home essentials, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you.
Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. But how do you know if you’re well-suited to take advantage of these real estate investment opportunities?
Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home
If you have plans to sell your home and want to net the most money possible, this list is for you.
7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)
Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. But that doesn't mean newly-minted homeowners don't have any regrets about their buying choices. Here are some of the most common homebuyer regrets we see, along with our professional advice on how to avoid them.
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide
The decision to renovate or relocate can be overwhelming—but this choice also presents a powerful opportunity to improve your quality of life.
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
Reduced demand and low supply are impacting the real estate market. Where are things headed?
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. Here are some workarounds to consider as you plot your first home purchase.
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households
We’ve rounded up our favorite tactics—from overall strategies to little tips and tricks—for keeping things tidy without spending all our spare time cleaning.
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
We’ve outlined the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell—and action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues.
Top 6 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2023
We’ve rounded up six trends that we think will influence interior design in 2023, as well as ideas for how you might incorporate them in your own home.
2023 Austin Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. So what can we expect in 2023?
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style.
7 Tips to Maximize Your Austin Home’s Sale Price
Here are 7 crucial steps you can take to set yourself up for success as a home seller in this market.
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
In today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year; however, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today.