Real Estate NewsFebruary 22, 2018Should you buy a home in a state capital? Be choosy if you doState capitals are some of the nation’s biggest and most bustling cities. But how many are actually good places to put down roots and buy a home? According to a new ranking, only a few.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 21, 2018Home sales hit record speeds; inventory recovers in some metrosHomes are selling like hotcakes. According to a new report from real estate firm RE/MAX, last month was the fastest-selling January in the last nine years.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 19, 2018More housing inventory on the way; construction, builder confidence up for FebruaryCould our housing inventory woes be on the way out? According to new data, it very well could be.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 16, 2018New report predicts higher home prices but lower taxes and deals in some areasHome prices are higher overall. But that does not necessarily mean housing has become less affordable.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 14, 2018Want safety? Buy a house in these citiesIf you’re looking for a crime-free place to buy a house, it’s time to move Northeast. According to a new list from NeighborhoodScout, the region is home to many of the nation’s safest cities. The South, on the other hand, lays claim to the country’s most dangerous ones.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 12, 2018Economist says housing demand to rise in 2018, thanks to lifestyle shiftsA new survey shows that when renters buy a home, it will likely be a lifestyle change that motivates them – either getting married, starting a family or retiring. And according to one economist, as Millennial marriages and pregnancies rise in 2018, it should equal a rise in housing demand as well.
Real EstateFebruary 9, 2018Tips for landlords: Beware of tenants who are identity thievesTips for landlords: how to avoid tenants who are identity thieves
Real Estate NewsFebruary 8, 2018Have housing prices finally stopped climbing? One forecast says yesIt’s the moment everyone’s been waiting for. According to the latest Home Price Index Report from CoreLogic, housing prices are finally turning around, and by the time January’s numbers are in, could even be on the decline.
Tax Law For MortgagesFebruary 8, 2018One more reason to buy rental property: Tax cuts for landlordsNew tax cuts for landlords mean that if you don't actively manage rentals yourself, the government has a present for you in the form of a 20 percent deduction.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 6, 2018New report: A third of adults plan to buy a home in next 5 yearsRising home prices or not, it appears the American dream of homeownership is still very much alive. According to a new survey, 32 percent of American say they’ll actually buy a home in the next five years.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 2, 2018The country’s hottest neighborhoods you can actually affordIf you’re looking to live in an up-and-coming area but can’t afford the price tag that typically comes with one, you may want to consider D.C.’s Hillcrest community. According to a new list, it’s one of 2018’s “hottest neighborhoods within reach.”
Real Estate NewsJanuary 31, 2018Can anyone afford to rent anymore? Analysis shows rents through the roofRents are getting more and more out of hand. According to a new analysis from Trulia, some regions have seen rents rise as much as 50 percent in the last 10 years. The nation, as a whole, has experienced rent gains of nearly 20 percent since 2012.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 30, 2018New start-up changes rent-to-own game, opens door to homeownership for millionsA new spin on the rent-to-own set-up, Divvy allows potential home buyers to move into their dream home early – long before they can afford it all on their own.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 23, 2018Cutting out the competition: The nation’s least competitive home buyersIf you want an easy time snagging that dream home, you might want to consider Youngstown, Ohio. According to a new study, the Midwestern city is home to the least competitive home buyers in the nation.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 19, 2018Don’t have deep pockets? Avoid buying a home in WashingtonIf you’re not looking to spend an arm and a leg on a house this year, then you might want to avoid buying a home Washington – and Seattle, in particular. According to a new forecase, home prices are expected to jump more than 12 percent in Seattle over the year.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 18, 2018Signs are good for housing market; CEO predicts strong 2018Things are looking up for the U.S. housing marketing in 2018 – at least according to one CEO. It seems changing migration patterns and increasing housing starts all spell good news for the market as we head into the new year.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 17, 2018America’s best neighborhoods are in ChicagoFinding the perfect place to live is hard, but according to Redfin, Chicago might be the place to start. The Windy City is home to a number of the nation’s best neighborhoods – communities with affordable housing, high levels of inventory, an easy commute, low rates of crime and great schools.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 16, 2018Texas, Arizona top list for most popular U.S. migration spotsWhen it comes to moving, Americans largely headed south in 2017. According to new data, Texas was the top state for U.S. migration, while Tempe, Arizona, took the honors for top city.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 12, 2018Can’t save for a down payment? Your employer may be able to helpNeed help saving for your down payment? Then you may want to find a new job. Thanks to a new offering from crowdfunding platform HomeFundMe, employers can now make down payments a bona fide part of their benefits packages.