August 14, 2020 © REALTOR® MAGAZINE Mortgage rates inched up slightly this week but still remained near historical lows. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.96% this week, up from last week’s record low of 2.88%, Freddie Mac reports. “Home buyer demand remains strong, especially for those in search of an entry-level home, where the improvement […]

When selling a home, you want to win the buyer lottery and be selected for a showing. By the time buyers and their agent reach your front door, they want to love your house. Here are some things you can do to exceed their expectations … and it all starts at the front door. Most […]

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinder-block castle. Exterior of Castle with Cemetery   FOUND OFF THE BEATEN PATH near Knoxville, Tennessee, this handmade castle is the handiwork of a man named Floyd Banks Junior. For the last three decades, he has poured his heart and creativity into this unusual structure. […]