Image via Pexels Starting a home-based business while relocating presents unique challenges and opportunities. This dual endeavor requires a blend of planning and adaptability to ensure both your move and business launch are successful. By focusing on key areas such as document management, local regulations, and productivity, you can create a seamless transition. Embracing…
As temperatures plummeted over the festive season, so did the level of activity in the residential real estate market, which experienced its strongest seasonal slowdown in nearly two years. “Homes spent 70 days on the market, the slowest December in five years and the slowest month since January 2023,” says Realtor.com® senior economist Ralph McLaughlin in…
The Fed has delivered another interest rate cut, but unfortunately for homebuyers, it won’t mean imminent relief for mortgage rates. As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its overnight policy rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, bringing the rate down to a new range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The new range represents a full percentage…
Photo via Pexels Relocating to a new city is more than just a change of address; it’s a chance to redefine your life and career. This move can open doors to new opportunities, offering a fresh perspective on personal and professional growth. Whether you’re pursuing further education or seeking a vibrant community, the choices you…
Florida has long been a top state where retiring Americans flock to—but some, like local resident Alisa Newman, are doing the exact opposite. Newman settled in the Miami area in 1997 when her husband got a job there. But now, at 58, she has decided to move out. While she knows she will leave behind…
Texas continues to draw large numbers of new residents, and they aren’t coming just from California. Newly released one-way trip data from U-Haul shows that, in the first half of 2024, the largest Texas cities drew new residents from throughout the region. In Houston, for example, Louisiana was the top origin state for U-Haul movers,…
Kristi Eaton had been waiting for the right time to buy a house. By the time she turned 39, she was sick of waiting. “I always thought I would purchase a house with a partner,” Eaton says. “When that never materialized, I just decided I should do it on my own.” In March 2024, she…
We’re all familiar with safe rooms, but have you ever heard of a bulletproof home? Even the honest description in the listing doesn’t entirely make sense of what’s going on inside this three-bedroom, armored abode in Maumee, OH. The listing notes, “The strangest and greatest potential I have ever seen.” Indeed, it’s odd: The home’s…
Owning a private island is the ultimate status symbol for billionaires and moneyed celebrities. What better way to flaunt a prodigious bank account and secure a slice of paradise? Oracle founder Larry Ellison did it when he purchased the Hawaiian island of Lanai for $300 million in 2012. Johnny Depp reportedly owns a private island…
McMansions, with their outsized proportions and price tags, are out. Instead, smaller homes are making a strong comeback—and there’s one feature designers are getting rid of to save space. “The median price of homes for sale this June remained stable compared with last year, at $445,000,” says Realtor.com® senior economist Ralph McLaughlin. “However, the median…