Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference.

Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.

The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.

The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises.

If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity.