Real Estate News - Page 31

Looking for a starter home? They are in short supply, but it's possible to find an affordable first property. Here's how.

Increasing Home Equity: Top 7 Home Improvement Tips To add maximum home equity when you renovate, start by choosing the right projects.

2016 was a stellar year for real estate. But will real estate be a good value in 2017, and should sidelined home buyers buy now or wait?

When buying a home, look beyond the staged setting of an open house. It takes a bit more digging to make an informed decision.

Is a better to buy a condo or a single-family, detached home? Recently, condos have held value better. Analysis of the condo market, plus live condo mortgage rates.

You get an average 11 percent discount when buying a short sale. But these homes are not always a good value. Take these steps before making an offer.

You can estimate the additional costs of owning a home and budget accordingly to ensure an enjoyable homeownership experience.

Young adults are shopping for homes where they are likely to find a job as well. Low mortgage rates make it easier to afford homes in employment-rich areas.

Selling a home and buying another comes with significant costs. Would it be better to build an addition onto your home?

Home improvements are highly personal, but homeowners should consider whether the upgrades will command a higher price from future buyers.

Television is often unrealistic, especially when it comes to the homes the characters live in. How much would it cost to live in these fictional residences?

Today's mortgage programs make it possible for college students to buy a home. Still, most of them choose to enjoy the freedom of renting.

In Q4 2015, the Home Opportunity Index rose to 63.3%. However, this is only because mortgage rates remained low -- and buyers are glad that they did.

The old real estate adage -- "Location, location, location" -- may not be the most important piece of advice today's home buyers need to hear.

When buyers and sellers look for common negotiating grounds, it's common for the buyer to request home improvements to be made prior to the sale. The request may be phrased in any number of ways: "The hardwood floors are warped and we think the seller should pay for it." "There...