Articles by Aly J. Yale - Page 13

Looking for a place to put down roots for your growing (or future) family? Apparently, Indiana is the place to do it. According to a new ranking, the state claims the nation’s two best cities for families.

American homebuying power has reached its second-highest point in the last 20 years. According to a new analysis, the average buyer can now afford a home priced as high as $391,037.

Home flipping is once again a major force in the housing market. According to new data, it accounted for more than 10 percent of all home sales last quarter — nearing all-time high levels.

It looks like Generation Z is coming at homeownership faster than Millennials have taken to it. Though many Millennials aren’t buying homes until their 30s, according to a new survey, more than half of Gen Zers plan to buy a home in the next five years — when they’re only 24 to 28.

If you’re holding out hope that home prices will start to decline, you might be in luck. According to new data, the chance of dropping prices is up — especially in the high-cost markets on the West Coast.

Want a home that improves in value? Then you might want to buy near a legal marijuana dispensary. According to new data, dispensaries can boost home values by $22,000 or more.

Properties taxes increased by 4 percent nationwide last year, but the upward trend wasn’t unilateral. In fact, according to new data, some cities saw property tax rates as low as 0.35 percent last year.

It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.

With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.

Agents and homebuyers looking to speed up the overall homebuying process are in luck. Thanks to a newly launched platform, making an offer on a house — and even negotiating counteroffers — is as simple as the click of a button.

Down payments, closing costs and homeowner’s insurance — these are all costs homebuyers need to prep for when purchasing a house. But what about other things like maintenance and home improvement? New data reveals just how much homeowners are spending on these costs — and how much new buyers should budget for.

Don't think you'll ever have the cash to buy a house? Use this guide to learn how to save for a house—and sooner than you think.

Profit margins are up for single-family property investors. In fact, according to new data, some counties have seen rental profits jump as much as 29 percent in just the last year.

Home inspections can provide key insights when buying a house. And according to new data, it could also save serious cash, too. In fact, the average inspection reveals more than $11,000 in potential repairs.

The strong seller’s market of 2018 might be gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways for home sellers to maximize their potential profits. According to new data, listing a home on the right day of the week can mean $3,000 or more in added earnings — not to mention a faster sale on the whole.

Want to get more for your house? Install smart home technology. According to a new study, 65 percent of homebuyers are willing to pay more for properties equipped with smart technology.

New data shows that Tampa, Florida, offers low-income homebuyers the best shot at buying a house. The Southern city claims the nation’s smallest gap in homeownership between low-income families and the general population.

Americans are moving less than ever. And when they do pack up and leave? According to new data, most are staying in the area, with 55 percent moving less than 50 miles away.

Decreasing mortgage rates, rising wages and a finally improving supply of inventory all spell good news for the housing market. In fact, according to one expert, “a stronger than expected” spring homebuying season is ahead.

No money for a down payment? That might not be a problem. According to a new analysis, the majority of recent Millennial and Generation X homebuyers pay either no down payment or down payments of less than 10 percent when purchasing their home.