Picture your dream neighborhood. What kinds of amenities does it have? Everyone has different tastes, but a recent survey by home improvement website Improvenet.com shows that many of us have the same ideas when it comes to what features make an area a great place to live. Improvenet asked more than 2,200 people over the age of 18 for their opinions about a variety of neighborhood-related questions. Unfortunately, just 30% of respondents reported that they currently live in their dream neighborhood, so keep reading to learn what 70% of people are apparently missing out on!

Everyone loves the thrill of finding the best deal, whether it's on a pair of shoes, an appliance, or even a car! Why then do so many home buyers fail to shop around when it comes to the most expensive item of all: a mortgage? Last April, Freddie Mac estimated how much extra money buyers are likely to pay over the course of their loan by failing to get multiple rate quotes, and the number wasn't cheap! In fact, they found that getting just one extra quote would save the average borrower over $1,400!

Mortgage rates fell once again this week, making this their sixth straight week of decline and their lowest point since September 2017. This is good news for prospective home buyers, as the drop in rates has generated a corresponding increase in home affordability across the country. It also means that millions of current home owners stand to save thousands of dollars by refinancing their mortgages!