(StatePoint) If you think saving for a down payment is your number one barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary and what programs can help you secure the funds you need. To get you started, Freddie Mac is answering some frequently asked[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – “Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile. “As a fashion-driven tile brand, Daltile has recently produced its Trend Report 2024 to help homeowners,[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Throughout the year, golf tournaments captivate audiences excited to watch the pros do what they do best: play golf! As viewers tune in to see their favorite athletes compete on pristine golf courses, they may dream of replicating this championship-level fairway quality in their backyard. Are[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Thinking about moving? Consider Michigan, which offers great jobs, an even better cost of living, economic opportunity and welcoming communities. Its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant urban environments also inspire the quintessential work-life balance. Singles and young professionals looking to boost their careers, families looking to[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Investing in real estate can be a smart choice, but not all investments are created equal. There’s no denying rental properties are a surging market. Mortgage interest rates have risen dramatically over the past few years, high enough to price many people out of purchasing a[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Whether you are in the market for a new home or ready to upgrade your current residence, investing in energy-efficient home improvements could help you save money thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Signed into law in August 2022, the federally funded Inflation Reduction Act includes[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When you want to enhance your outdoor living space, consider building with retaining wall units. Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are the basic building blocks of landscaping, and you will save on design and labor costs when you do it yourself. Whether you want to level[Read More…]

(StatePoint) If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief options available to you and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, your first step should be to contact your mortgage company to determine which course of[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – According to results from a national survey1 released by Wells Fargo and Ipsos, Americans helped their neighbors on average six times in the last year without expecting anything in return and 77% did so at least once. Furthermore, 73% of Americans strive to support their communities[Read More…]

Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Many homebuyers are rethinking their plans given market challenges. RE/MAX offers some key takeaways from its survey on the creative ways buyers are achieving homeownership.