More than 1 in 5 homeowners who stayed put during the pandemic opted to refinance their mortgages over the past year, according to a new survey published by Zillow. The Seattle-based real estate tech company found that roughly half of those who refinanced last year saved at least $300 per month by doing so. Still, many homeowners declined to refinance because of the difficulty of the process or the high fees involved, Zillow’s survey found... read more

We all know by now that the pandemic has fundamentally altered how people think about their lifestyle. But for many, that also goes hand in hand with whom they live. According to a recent survey undertaken by apartment rental service Zumper in advance of Valentine’s Day, a whopping 80 percent of couples decided to move in together as a direct result of the COVID pandemic.... read more

How do you manage time? Do you say: “I am too busy,” “I have too much to do,” “I don’t have enough time for…” Here’s something you might not want to hear: You’re already in control of your time. You just haven’t set the time aside to do the things on your wishlist.  If you don’t set  time aside, you’re absolutely correct; you don’t have enough time. But, if you do set the time, magically, you will. Here are a few tricks t... read more

Real estate brokers & analysts studying market fundamentals offer 7 reasons the U.S. is Not in a housing bubble. 1. Low inventory 2. Lack of supply 3. Favorable demographics 4. Return of international demand 5. Low mortgage rates 6. Tight credit 7. Greater equity... read more