As homes evolve over the years incorporating new technology and innovation into them, current and future home owners have to be sure to keep up on what's coming next. Think smart. Homes are getting faster and more environmentally friendly all over the world and consumers expect them to be in prime locations. People are willing to have a more compact living space in order to be in a prime area featuring restaurants, bars, grocery stores they can walk to instead of using their car.

January 1, 2018, President Donald Trump’s new 7 year tax reform law became effective.

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), over 75 percent of respondents believe homeownership is a significant part of their American dream. The survey also highlighted that one of the most common inhibitors to making this dream a reality was affordability, as many don’t think their incomes will cover their mortgage payments—but you don’t actually need to be making the big bucks to buy a home these days!