When evaluating a neighborhood, buyers often drive through looking at homes, yards, traffic, and nearby amenities. There is another surprisingly useful time to visit: trash collection day. It may not sound glamorous, but garbage and recycling day can reveal details about how a neighborhood functions that are easy to miss during a scheduled showing. Look at What Happens at the CurbPay attention to how trash and recycling are handled throughout the neighborhood. Are containers neatly placed at the … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14th, 2026
While CPI data has come in within expectations for current inflation, inflation remains much higher than in previous years. The rate is holding steady at 2.4%, which is above the Federal Reserve’s 2.0% target. There are sectors where cost has seen significant increase and has not been reflected in the CPI due to the more recent changes implemented by the Trump administration. Fuel costs, for example, have seen an upward year-over-year trend that has been exacerbated by the recent war … [Read more...]
Why the Direction a Home Faces Can Matter More Than You Think
The direction a home faces may not be near the top of your house-hunting checklist, but orientation can influence much more than the view from the front door. Sunlight, indoor temperatures, outdoor spaces, landscaping, and even how certain rooms feel throughout the day can all be affected by the home's position. Paying attention to orientation during your search can help you find a property that better fits your preferences.Notice Where the Natural Light FallsThink about which rooms receive … [Read more...]
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