Real Estate NewsJuly 10, 2019Millennial homebuyers: Here are 2019’s best cities for Gen Y to buy a homeMillennials looking to buy a house should head to Ohio. According to a new analysis, that’s where three of the nation’s 10 best cities for Millennials are located.
Real Estate NewsJuly 9, 2019Senior sales: Where older homeowners see their house values jump the mostConsider San Francisco the spot for home-selling seniors. According to a new analysis, the average San Fran homeowner 55 and up sees their house appreciate 311 percent from the time of purchase — more than any other city in the country.
Real Estate NewsJuly 8, 2019Want lower energy bills? Consider buying a house in these statesTired of paying sky-high energy bills this summer? Then buying a house in Washington, D.C. might be your best move. According to a new ranking, the district boasts the lowest monthly energy bills in the nation.
Real Estate NewsJuly 4, 2019Home inspections can save homebuyers big; here’s just how muchHome inspections can offer serious value. In fact, according to a new analysis, they save buyers an average of $14,000 per home purchase.
Real Estate NewsJuly 3, 2019Housing affordability is rising — especially in these five citiesThanks to lower mortgage rates and rising incomes, housing affordability is actually up for the first time in years. And in five lucky cities, it’s up quite considerably.
Real Estate NewsJuly 2, 2019Love cats? Here’s where you’ll want to buy a homeHave a cat? Want to buy a home? Then make your way to the West Coast. According to a new ranking, Oregon and Washington are home to the two most cat-friendly housing markets in the nation.
Real Estate NewsJuly 1, 2019Here’s how much homeowners can save by refinancing todayThanks to yet another drop in mortgage rates last week, homeowners could save big by refinancing. In fact, according to new data, a refinance could help more than 8 million borrowers shave at least 0.75 percent off their interest rate.
Real Estate NewsJune 27, 2019Most renters regret not buying a home or building equityMost renters wish they owned a home. In fact, according to a new report, nearly half of all renters say they regret renting instead of buying.
Mortgage RatesJune 26, 2019Here’s how Trump is pushing down mortgage ratesIs there a Trump effect that's pushing down mortgage rates? The power of the presidency is enormous but does it include real estate financing?
Real Estate NewsJune 26, 2019Real estate pros get confidence boost, report surge in homebuying demandHomebuying demand is up. In fact, according to a new survey of real estate pros, nearly 60 percent say recent drops in mortgage rates have caused demand to spike in their areas.
Mortgage RatesJune 25, 2019Could we see 2% mortgage rates before this is all over?Not that long ago, rates in the 3s were said to be impossible. Now, with 30-year fixed rates descending toward 3%, are rates in the high- or even mid-2s a possibility?
Real Estate NewsJune 25, 2019Home prices gain speed; experts predict even more increases in the coming monthsAmericans who are on the fence about buying a home might want to act soon. Home prices just notched their first growth spurt in over a year, and according to some experts, they’re only going to rise from there.
Mortgage RatesJune 24, 2019Mortgage rates predicted to fall to “the lowest they’ve ever been” A well-known mortgage rate commentator is calling for the lowest mortgage rates in history. Will that prediction materialize?
UncategorizedJune 24, 2019The power of mortgage insurance — and which state’s buyers use it mostMortgage insurance often gets a bad rap. But according to new data, it actually helped more than 1 million Americans either purchase a home or refinance their mortgage loan last year.
Real Estate NewsJune 20, 2019Check out these cities where Baby Boomers are flockingBaby Boomers are flocking to Las Vegas. According to a new report, one Vegas ZIP code has seen a 79 percent spike in Boomer population in just the last five years.
Federal ReserveJune 19, 2019Mortgage rates fall as the Fed hints at future rate cutsMortgage rates are in a tailspin as the Fed holds rates steady in June and hints at a significant cut this July.
Real Estate NewsJune 19, 2019Residential construction activity is strong in the South; here’s what cities saw the most growthConstruction is up in the Lone Star State. According to a new analysis, three Texas cities made the nation’s list of most residential construction permits last year — a promising sign for those looking to build or buy a new home.
Real Estate NewsJune 18, 2019Homebuyers: These are the safest states to buy a house inWant to make sure you’re buying a home where natural disasters are unlikely and crime rates are low? According to a new list, you might want to look North