Smooth Transitions: Strategies for Moving and Starting Your Home Business
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…
Deep Freeze Hit the Housing Market in December With the Strongest Seasonal Slowdown in 2 Years
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…
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by a Quarter Point, but Don’t Expect Big Declines for Mortgages Yet
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…
Thrive in a New City With These Unique Strategies for a Successful Relocation
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…
America’s Most Popular State for Retirement Is Losing Its Edge: ‘Why I’m Moving Out of Florida To Retire’
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 Population Set To Soar as Residents Flock to the Lone Star State From These Surprising Places
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,…
SINK (Single Income No Kids) Women Are Buying Homes in Droves—Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a Home on Your Own
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…
Safe Bet: $400K Bulletproof Home in Ohio Lands Multiple Offers
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…