by Francine Dupont | Apr 2, 2023 | Dupont tips
There’s no doubt that today’s real estate market is…difficult. Homes are spending an outstanding 75 days on the market, up from a low of 31 days set in May 2022. This is the longest time on market since February 2020. Days on market is a metric that tracks the time...
by Francine Dupont | Mar 24, 2023 | Dupont tips
How many times have you embarked on a home improvement project, only to leave it unfinished? You’re not alone! The good news is, there are steps you can take to ensure a never-ending project, ahem, never happens again: 1. Research. Regardless of the type of...
by Francine Dupont | Mar 21, 2023 | Dupont tips
If money is scarce by the end of every pay period, you may need to find a few creative ways to become a more efficient spender – and that means forming spending habits that come as naturally as paying your monthly bills. U.S. News & World Report suggests...
by Francine Dupont | Mar 16, 2023 | Dupont tips
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...
by Francine Dupont | Feb 24, 2023 | Dupont tips
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable....
by Francine Dupont | Feb 10, 2023 | Dupont tips
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some...
