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Contributed by Marcus Lansky.) When it’s time to move to your dream home, the last thing you want is to get hung up with your current home lingering on the market. Hiring a professional stager can be costly, but it’s important to stage your home in a manner that catches house hunters’ eyes. ... » Learn More about Affordable Tips for DIY Staging that Gets Results

Some Highlights Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life, and the long-term benefits outweigh the ... » Learn More about Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]

The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and many students taking classes remotely, it made sense ... » Learn More about Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong

Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing, author Mike Loftin illustrates ... » Learn More about Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

(Submitted by Lisa Roberts.) Having to adjust to a new scene isn't an easy thing to do as there's quite a bit that goes into a relocation. Moving to Oregon is a really exciting thing. In all this excitement, people usually focus only on the bigger things they need to achieve. Consequently, some ... » Learn More about Guide to Oregon change of address