Articles by Erik J. Martin - Page 11

Home equity is up and rates are down. But homeowners refuse to tap into equity for major financial goals like a college education or home improvements. Is that a mistake?

Home prices are high but there's hope for home buyers. Falling rates should make homeownership more affordable as the Fed seeks to cut rates in 2019.

Renters stay renters often because they overestimate the difficulty of qualifying for a mortgage. Many are surprised that they can buy a home immediately.

Millennials often experience buyer's remorse due to high repair costs and lower financial stability than their parents had at this age. How can generation combat buyer's remorse and realize the long-term benefits of homeownership?

Trade wars, ironically, can help the housing market by inducing rock-bottom rates. But they can also make building materials more expensive, driving up home prices. Are trade wars a net benefit for home buyers?

Very few houses turn into “forever” homes. But that begs a question: What the minimum amount of time you should stay put before moving?

Many soon-to-be parents strive to buy a home and stop renting. But they may not be able to afford a home in their current location. That’s why it pays to at least consider the least expensive city to have a baby in.

Not everyone is cut out to own a home. There are risks involved with this purchase. You could lose money. You’ll be responsible for upkeep and repairs. And some people make better homeowner candidates than others.

The best day of the year to sell a home is quickly approaching. A new study reveals that sellers should prepare to sell in the early days of summer.

A recent study shows that a growing number of home shoppers are seeking to relocate to faraway housing markets. Migrating to a distant city and planting roots in a fresh but not-as-familiar location seems to be a growing trend.

New research reveals that many owners who recently sold pocketed a nice profit on their homes.

New research shows making the down payment is the greatest financial barrier to homeownership. But the good news is you may not have to put down as much as you think. The trick is choosing the right loan or assistance program. Find out what you can afford and qualify for. And consider creative strategies to help save for the down payment.

One homeownership cost that many buyers don’t look closely enough at is property tax. The amount can vary widely, depending on where you live. Before buying a home, find out how much you’ll pay and how to fight high property tax if you need to.

A new report spotlights the best counties for claiming a single-family rental home. It also shows that typical rental yields and profit margins are up.

New data show that sellers may be more willing to work with buyers who have a home to sell. That’s good news for buyers, meaning it's easier now to sell your home and buy another.

The emerging generation is as much interested in home buying as any generation before. Fueling the enthusiasm is a new menu of affordable mortgage programs.

Whether you’re eager to sell or buy a home, it’s important to know that vaping inside that home can lower its value.

New data show that prices are falling in several markets. Smart shoppers who can afford to buy should take advantage of all these factors and claim a home sooner versus later.

Home bidding wars happen when two or more buyers compete for the same property but research indicates that home bidding wars happen much less often nowadays. This is good news for would-be buyers.