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Homes in most metropolitan areas are overvalued, a new report says. Here's why.

May 22, 2024
Normally, higher interest rates mean cheaper homes. Not this time.
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Will that kitchen remodel pay for itself when you sell your house?

Feb 17, 2023
Most home improvement projects don't break even, a new study says. But the value of an upgrade may be more than financial.
A desire for dedicated office space "blossomed" into a major renovation at Matt Hampton's house in suburban Baltimore.
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