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Summer is peak season for the housing market, which means competition will be sizzling. If you're selling this season, strike while the iron (like the weather) is hot by getting your home into tip-top shape before you even list it. How? Follow these tips and make your house the stand-out property of the season.

The thermometer may still be showing winter, but spring will be here before you know it! Get a jump on these home maintenance tasks now (or as soon as weather allows), and you'll be ready to relax and enjoy the return of sunshine and warm breezes when Mother Nature sends them our way.

Saving the planet is a good reason to make your home more environmentally friendly, and so is lowering your energy and water bills. Now you can add a third benefit: A faster home sale and higher asking price when it's time to move on.

Succeeding in business is like playing a game of chess. You've always got to think several moves ahead if you want to win.

Inflation may be pinching your budget, but it doesn't need to derail your long-term financial plans. Instead of waiting and worrying about economic factors beyond your control, feel more empowered by focusing on these fundamental tips for managing your money.

Inflation is surging at its highest level in 40 years, and mortgage rates have already risen by roughly 2% since the beginning of this year. The Federal Reserve recently hiked interest rates by a whopping 75 basis points, and more increases are on the way. Combined with record-high home prices, many homebuyers are starting to feel like their dream home is out of reach.

There's an old (and very rude) saying that guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days. But what if the guests are paying, and you don't have to be around them? For most people, that suggests the sweet, sweet smell of success. But is renting out your home to vacationers really that easy? And is it right for you?

Are you ready to make a move in 2022? Understanding what's happening in the housing market can help you avoid surprises as you embark on your homebuying journey.

Spring is known as the housing market's busy season, but if you followed the trends last year, “busy” doesn't even begin to describe how things went down. In 2021, intense bidding wars, record-high home prices, and rock-bottom inventory levels made for one of the most competitive homebuying seasons in history. Is a similar climate in the forecast for 2022? Here's what to expect for this year's spring homebuying season.