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Think Millennials Homebuyers Are Buying in Big Cities? Think Again.

October 16, 2018 big cities, buying, First Time Homebuyers, millennial, millennial homebuyer, millennials, mortgage, neighborhood, small towns, student loans, suburbs

In the popular imagination, Millennials live in big city apartments or occupy their parents’ basements rent-free. But in fact, members of the Millennial cohort—that generation of young adults born roughly between 1980 and 1998—bought more homes last year than people in any other age bracket. And where exactly are Millennials buying homes? You just might […]

7 Home Maintenance Tasks for Autumn (and One to Put Off Until Next Year)

October 4, 2017 autumn, fall, home, home improvement, home maintenance, home maintenance tasks, homeownership, neighborhood, renovations, winter

The Morty Blog - Seven Home Maintenance Tasks for Autumn

For most Americans, autumn means falling leaves, cozy fires, and pumpkin-spice everything. For homeowners, the arrival of fall also means it’s time to get cracking on some home maintenance tasks.  Put these items on your to-do list in the coming weeks. Conduct a Home Safety Check Level of Difficulty: Easy Of course, it’s important to […]

The Best Apps for House Hunting

June 12, 2017 apps, house hunting, neighborhood, open house, real estate

Dwellr App

House hunting is tons of fun, but it’s also a lot of work. Here, we’ve got a rundown of some of our favorite apps for house hunters and soon-to-be-home owners. (If you haven’t yet, check out our Start-to-Finish Guide to House Hunting for tips and advice on finding the perfect home.) myFico myFICO – A […]

Morty’s Start-to-Finish Guide to House Hunting

March 7, 2017 credit, house hunting, neighborhood, saving

House hunting can be fun, but it’s not always easy. From sorting out your personal finances to picking out paint colors, here’s our start-to-finish guide to finding the perfect home. Step Up Your Savings, and Clean Up Your Credit Would-be homeowners do not need to have 20% of the cost of their future home in […]

Choosing the Right Neighborhood

October 24, 2016 neighborhood

Neighborhood Restaurant

In many ways, choosing a community in which to live is really about choosing the kind of life you’d like to lead, and the friends and neighbors with whom you’d like to share that life. When you’re shopping for a new home, choosing the right neighborhood is essential. So how do you pick the place […]

What Determines a Home’s Resale Value?

October 3, 2016 neighborhood, renovations

Whether you’re buying a new home or selling your current one, it’s important to understand the factors that influence home valuation. Understanding what matters to homebuyers can help sellers get the most for their homes. And knowing how to assess a home’s worth can help deal hunters spot under-valued properties. So, what influences the price […]

Five Tips for Successful House Hunting

September 12, 2016 house hunting, neighborhood

Ready to start looking for a home? Here are five tips for a productive house hunt: Spend some quality time in the neighborhood These days, 90% of homebuyers search for their home online—but don’t stop there: where you live is so much more than the photos you’ll find on the internet. To find a great […]

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