Should You Buy A Home In 2021?
If you’ve even sniffed the housing market in recent months, you know how incredibly high home costs have risen. Data from the FRED Economic Research Team shows a massive spike in the average home sale. In 2020, the average American home sold for $336,950. To put that into perspective, take a look at the surging […]
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Housing Shortage: What’s Causing America’s Lack of Homes?
Finding a new home is a difficult task in and of itself, but thankfully the U.S. housing market has remained healthy throughout the past decade. However, there is a glaring shortage of available homes across the United States. That makes things tricky for Americans who are searching for a new place to live. What’s behind […]
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Why More Americans Are Moving During The Pandemic
Since the dawn of the new millennium, the number of Americans moving to new cities has gradually fallen. But, the global pandemic has changed that trend. Throughout the past year, companies have been transitioning their employees to remote workplaces — and many of those companies are choosing to keep their employees working from home indefinitely. […]
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Where Are People Moving During The Pandemic?
The emergence of COVID-19 has changed the American way of life for the time being. But, we’ve made key adjustments to keep our nation’s wheels turning. Coronavirus is not stopping folks from finding new places to live and a new study points to the most popular destinations across the United States. HireAHelper claims that states […]
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Moving and Taxes: States With The Best Tax Rates
Proximity to work, school districts, and crime rates are all things we consider when choosing our next home. But, have you stopped to consider how taxes will impact your household in the long run? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American household pays more than $8,800 in federal income taxes each year. When […]
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What’s the Move? Top Destinations for Moves in America
As a nation, our demand for new homes is greater than ever. One could blame the housing market, lack of developers, or inflation — but one thing remains the same — Americans want to move! With that in mind, we wanted to see where Americans are migrating. A detailed study from Bloomberg suggests southern cities are luring […]
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Southbound: Americans are Flocking to the South
The South is in an era of revitalization and a lot of that can be credited to folks who are packing their bags and moving to states like Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. But what’s the reason behind this exodus from other parts of the country? Well, money is definitely a factor. It’s less […]
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Ranking the Happiest States in America
How do you quantify happiness? Well, the team over at Wallethub certainly tried! They ranked all 50 states based on factors like work environment, leisure time, and emotional and physical well-being. Their ranking pulls data from dozens of studies — but you still may not agree with the results: 1. Hawaii Is this really a […]
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The Most Popular Home Styles in America
Searching for the perfect home is a daunting task. But when it comes to architecture, the majority of Americans prefer one of seven time-tested styles. So what are those styles? And how can you tell the difference? Keep reading to learn more about the most popular home styles in the U-S-A! RANCH You can […]
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Ranking the Best and Worst Cities to Raise a Family
Raising children is a challenge regardless of where you live. However, some cities help make raising a family much easier on the mind, body, and wallet! A study from WalletHub compared cities based on factors like Health, Safety, Education, Child Care, Affordability, and Family Fun. Here’s what they found: BEST CITIES TO RAISE A FAMILY […]
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