Why knowing your property line is Step 1

If a neighbor's tree is going into your yard or hanging over your roof, it can be hard to decide what to do. Before making a move, homeowners need to know exactly where the property line is, what counts as “encroachment,” and how far the law lets them go before taking matters (and clippers) into th

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed to get clicks.

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year an

6 Renovations That Cost More Now but Are Still Worth the Investment, According to Housing Experts

The latest round of tariffs on construction and homebuilding materials—lumber, steel, insulation, concrete, and more—has officially made its debut. And the ripple effect isn’t pretty, especially for homeowners who are considering renovations.  If you’re toying with the idea of a home reno, however,