First-time homebuyers may be the ones who use the term “dream house” the most. And they may also be the ones who then wake up in their new home and ask, “What was I thinking?!” about the property they bought. Or, more accurately, “not thinking.” Real estate rookies are notorious for overlooking key aspects of…

Although conditions still largely favored sellers, home prices remained unusually steady. Typical for winter, January home sales took a dip, dropping over 30% from December’s total, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. The anticipated seasonal decline in home sales came amid another month of stability in home prices, as January’s average sales price…

No room got a tougher workout in the past year than the home office. And because of all the wear and tear, this space is probably ready for a little TLC. Plus, if you’re thinking of selling in the near future, potential buyers are certainly going to gauge this workspace with a critical eye. Many…

It isn’t hard to grasp the perks of owning an electric vehicle. No more gas stations! Fast and silent acceleration! Better for the environment! But before you start test-driving models, you should probably think about where you’re going to park your EV—and how you’re going to keep it charged. To help put you in a…

The year finished with nearly 10% more home sales than the previous record year of 2020 The data is in and strong December home sales crowned 2021 as the busiest year for homebuying in the 14-year history of the RE/MAX National Housing Report. According to the latest report, which measured 51 metro areas, December 2021…

Five reasons you should consider hiring a real estate agent to buy or sell a house. Real estate has been a hot topic across the U.S. and Canada in recent years, from sky-high valuations and bursting bubbles to bidding wars and supply shortages. Compounding that are federal election factors on both sides of the border…

After the holiday rush, it’s easy to fall into a January slump. The days are short and cold, and you’ve packed away the merry rush of festivities until next December. But although the Yuletide buzz may be gone, the new year spark can infuse your home as this magical winter month offers its own tonic:…

When you buy a home, there is usually a flurry of things you look forward to experiencing in winter. Watching that first snowfall through the living room window. Snuggling up by the crackling fireplace. Building a snowman or watching your kids make snow angels in the yard. All of that creates wonderful memories. But some…

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us longing to escape to wide-open spaces where we could live on a farm and sit on our front porch sipping a steaming cup of java as the sun rises. But, alas, buying a new home in the exurbs these days can be pricey and competitive to boot. Fortunately,…