How to Budget for Home Maintenance

As a homebuyer, home maintenance is key to keeping your property in good condition for years to come—but without a solid plan, those costs can add up quickly.  The most effective way to budget for home maintenance is to set aside about 1% to 4% of your home’s value each year (or break it down into m

Rising Housing Costs Force Some Americans to Give Up Pets – Here’s How to Save Money and Keep Yours

For many Americans, rising housing costs aren’t just straining budgets – they’re forcing heartbreaking decisions. Nearly half of U.S. homeowners and renters (44.4%) say they struggle to afford their monthly housing costs, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey. Most households under pressure are

The Most Expensive Home Sales of 2025 – So Far

A $133 million Florida compound is the highest-priced sale so far this year  Coastal Florida takes the cake for the most expensive home sale of 2025 so far, with a beachfront compound in Naples going for $133 million. It’s followed by two Los Angeles estates, each fetching $110 million. Every home o

How to Build Equity in a Home Before Selling

When you buy a home, one of the biggest financial benefits comes from the opportunity to build equity over time. Building equity in a home means gradually increasing the portion of your property that you truly own. You can do this in two main ways: either by paying down your mortgage if you have one