How to Adjust Your Down Payment Savings Strategy in This Tough Economy

by Brittany Anas published about 9 hours ago First came the pandemic home-buying frenzy and subsequent inventory shortage. Now, there’s debate as to whether we’re officially in a recession and interest rates have shot up, which means mortgages have become a lot more expensive. Did we mention home prices are at a record high? Suffice … Read more

Have Mercy! The “Full House” Home Is On Sale

“Full House” fans, this one’s for you! The iconic Victorian-style home that featured in the sitcom’s opening credits is now on the market—although Uncle Jesse is not included. The residence, known as the “Pink Painted Lady“, is part of the renowned Seven Sisters, or more commonly known as the “Painted Ladies,” or “Postcard Row”, located … Read more

This Arizona Home Has a Putting Green In the Living Room, Because Why Not?

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Love a round or two of golf? Check out this tee-rific listing. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the popular @zillowgonewild Instagram account shared the listing with its 1.5 million followers. … Read more

The 4 Most Appealing Backyard Pool Features

Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more

This Illinois Listing Gives New Meaning To “House of Mirrors”

Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more

High Property Taxes: Ranking Each State (2022)

Property taxes can vary greatly from state to state. WalletHub has broken down how much you can expect to pay in each state. Each year, the average American household spends $2,471 on real-estate property taxes. To find out who pays the most relative to their state, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its 2022 Property Taxes … Read more

Zillow’s New Side-By-Side Tool Lets You Find Comparable Houses

Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more

The Groovy Features You’ll Find in a 1960s House

The 1960s were a groovy time full of people pushing boundaries — in politics, civil rights, art, music, fashion, and beyond. The same was true in architecture and design, with interior decorators and home builders developing the decade’s unique signature style. Now, 60 or so years later, you can still find some of these vintage … Read more

The Biggest Mistake Buyers Make in a Hot Market

It’s a precarious time to purchase real estate. According to Redfin, the share of properties facing bidding wars hit a record high of 74 percent in April. And though that number dropped to 59 percent in September, competition for residential real estate remains fierce. In a heated market, working with an experienced real estate agent … Read more