Should You Buy a Home Before Getting Married? Economist Says Yes.
A social norm that ties homebuying to marriage is delaying women’s path to homeownership, even when they can afford to buy on their own. 31% of single men ages 25-34 own their home, compared with 23% of single women the same age—a 30% gap. Marriage increases the likelihood of owning a home by 26%, e
Viral HomeGoods Finds Are Everywhere—Here’s How to Use Them to Boost Your Home’s Value
Viral decor from retailers like HomeGoods can help a listing stand out—but agents say bold pieces should make up no more than 10% of a home’s overall design. Natural materials, layered textures, and just one or two statement accents can add personality to a space without overwhelming buyers. Scrolli
Pending Home Sales Hit Highest Level in Nearly 4 Years
More homebuyers jumped into the market as mortgage rates came down temporarily last week, but it’s still slower than past springs. U.S. pending home sales hit their highest level since September 2022 during the four weeks ending May 3. They rose 7.7% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Coming Soon in Michigan: A $260,000 Turnkey Home in a Lansing Suburb
In this edition of Coming Soon–a series from Redfin News that explores new listings that house hunters can find early only on Redfin.com and Compass.com–we’re exploring a traditional two-story home in Mason, a popular suburb of Lansing, MI. Originally built in 2009, this $260,000 single-family home
