There are many benefits to trading up to a home with more square footage, especially for growing families. But with more house comes more cost, and, as a recent analysis by Zillow reveals, it can vary by location. Trade-up homeowners can expect to spend an average $447 more each month if they move from a…
The average size of new homes built in 2016 was 2,634 square feet compared with 2,689 square feet the previous year, per recent U.S. Census Bureau data. This shows that the home-building industry is preparing for the coming wave of first-time buyers, according to newly released research and survey results from the National Association of…
If you’re preparing to move, you’ve probably already completed a home inspection and checked out the schools and neighbors. But you might want to get more pro-active and delve a little deeper to unearth any potential problems that could cause costly repairs down the line. Here, Realtor.com offers nine things you want to be sure…