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The Homeowner Freeze: How Low-Rate Mortgages Are Locking People in Place

Image: Freepik Guest Article by Alice Robertson with Tidy Home It used to be that upgrading your home felt like a natural step in your financial journey. But in today’s market, many homeowners are discovering that their historically low mortgage rates have become more of a trap than a blessing. With interest rates climbing, […]
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Before You Uproot: A Guide to Finding Home in a New City

Image: Freepik Guest Article by Jim McKinley There’s a strange moment in every move—the boxes packed, your keys in a neat goodbye pile, your GPS recalibrated to somewhere unfamiliar—when you realize that you’re not just relocating. You’re restarting. A new city isn’t just a change in coordinates; it’s a reshuffling of […]
Buying A Home, Moving

New Horizons: How to Navigate a Major Move to a New State

Image via Pexels Guest Article By Alice Robertson with Tidy Homes Making the decision to relocate to a new state is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a bold leap into unfamiliar territory. Whether you’re moving for work, family, or a fresh start, uprooting your life and planting it elsewhere is no small feat. There […]
Buying A Home, Selling a Home

Turning Challenges Into Opportunities in Today’s Housing Market

Image by Freepik Guest Article by Jim McKinley As interest rates rise, homeowners face tough choices when weighing a new home purchase. The appeal of moving can be overshadowed by the cost of giving up a favorable mortgage. However, exploring alternative financial approaches can help ease the strain of higher rates. Strategies like utilizing existing […]