Molly Grace
Former staff writer
Molly Grace is a former staff writer focusing on mortgages, personal finance and homeownership. She has a B.A. in journalism from Indiana University. You can follow her on Twitter @themollygrace.
Recent Articles
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Top reasons not to refinance your home: When and why refinancing might be a bad idea
Refinancing can help homeowners secure better rates, but it might not be your best option. Here are nine reasons why refinancing might not make sense for you.
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What is a drive-by appraisal and how accurate is it?
A drive-by appraisal is a type of home appraisal that only inspects a property’s exterior. See when and why drive-by appraisals are used and how they work...
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Are down payments keeping people from becoming homeowners?
Down payment costs are keeping 38.5% from purchasing a home. 65% of buyers plan to use a savings account for a down payment and 17% plan to use crypto.
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Are Americans closing the door on open-concept home design?
With almost half of Americans now preferring a traditional layout for their home, the appeal of open concept living has been called into question.
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Home value appreciation: Homeowner expectations vs. reality
Homeowners who have owned their home for 7-10 years have an overall home appreciation rate of 47% but are underestimating their home’s value by 28%.
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What a $309,000 home looks like across the country
Curious what the average house looks like in your neck of the woods? Let’s take a look at what the median list price will get you in different parts of...
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A guide to understanding bundle of rights in real estate
A bundle of rights describes the legal rights associated with property ownership: the right of possession, control, enjoyment, disposition and exclusion.
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Americans are spending less on holiday decorations in 2021
Americans spending less on holiday decorations in 2021, 61.3% of people spending less than $100 on holiday decorations – a 144% increase from 2020.
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Homeowners know the benefits of selling their home, so why aren't they?
New data shows 57% of homeowners in 2021 believe their home would sell over asking price. But it isn’t fear keeping them from selling.
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