Front Porch • November 14, 2023

Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

🏡 The idea of affordable homeownership has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence,

Front Porch • November 9, 2023

Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year

🏡 The idea of affordable homeownership has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence,

Front Porch • October 31, 2023

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

🏡 The idea of affordable homeownership has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence,

Front Porch • October 18, 2023

Spooky features to add value this Halloween

👻 The scariest night of the year is upon us so here’s a look at the most terrifying renovations to add value to your home this Halloween. 

Front Porch • October 3, 2023

Prices Break $400k Barrier Again

💸 American property prices continue to defy the gravity of higher mortgage costs with values rising for a fifth consecutive month.

Front Porch • September 27, 2023

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

📊 Mortgage rates may be making you wonder if selling is the right decision. Here’s what you need to know about how home equity can help.

Front Porch • September 18, 2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

🏡 Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.

Front Porch • September 11, 2023

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes.

🏡 In some ways, smaller homes are already here. When the pandemic hit, the meaning of home changed. People needed the space their home provided not only as a place to live, but as a place to work, go to school, exercise, and more.

Front Porch • September 5, 2023

Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

📈 Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023

Front Porch • August 24, 2023

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home.