Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.

When you think about affordability, remember the full picture includes more than just mortgage rates. Let’s also look at home prices and wages a little more closely.

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important?

Whether you’re celebrating the changing of the season, or simply getting the home ready for the holidays, here are a few tips to generate some inspiration to get that curb appeal on point and ready to rock for the last few months of the year.