Author: Cari Gennarelli

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

At the midpoint of 2025, the housing market is shifting — with rising inventory, elevated mortgage rates, and softened price growth reshaping opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. Understanding the latest trends and local dynamics can help you time your next move with confidence, whether you’re entering the market, planning to sell, or evaluating your options....

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Ready to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent

Choosing the right real estate agent can make a meaningful difference in your buying or selling experience. From local market knowledge and communication style to negotiation skills and trust, these five key factors will help you feel confident partnering with an agent who truly supports your goals and guides you smoothly through every step of the process....

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5 Roadblocks To Affordable Homeownership (And Ways To Move Past Them)

Affordable homeownership can feel out of reach, but many common obstacles are more manageable than they appear. From rising interest rates and limited inventory to credit concerns and upfront costs, this article outlines five key roadblocks — along with practical strategies to help buyers move forward with clarity and confidence....

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Home-Related Tax Deductions

Homeownership comes with potential tax benefits that many buyers and sellers overlook. From mortgage interest and property taxes to energy-efficient improvements and home office deductions, understanding which expenses may be deductible can help you plan smarter and make informed financial decisions related to your home....

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4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI

Not all home improvements deliver the same return. If you’re thinking about remodeling, it’s smart to focus on projects that add real value. This article highlights four home upgrades with the highest return on investment, helping homeowners prioritize improvements that can enhance both enjoyment and resale potential....

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Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holidays should be joyful — not stressful. Smart home technology can help homeowners simplify entertaining, enhance security, and improve energy efficiency during the busiest time of year. From smart lighting and thermostats to security features and voice-activated helpers, these gadgets make the season more comfortable and worry-free....

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Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family

For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the decline: A growing number of families now say that they are embracing multigenerational living and moving in together by choice.  In fact, research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the share of multigenerational home buyers rose to 14% in 2022––close to an all-time high.1  Buyers cite a...

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