A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory. In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and...
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally,...
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly takes a village to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our...
As we approach the end of 2023, we also appear to be at the end of a cycle of rising interest rates. A slew of recent economic reports have apparently convinced the Federal Reserve that their effort to combat inflation has been successful and it is time to halt...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday months as...
