Real Estate - Page 7

Home prices are getting bigger, but rates are dropping. Consumers are still optimistic about buying. What should you do as a prospective home buyer?

Which coast would you live in based on these two $500k properties?

If you've ever been tempted by real estate investing, now might be the perfect time to turn your dream into reality. Because the factors that can lead to success rarely line up better than they do today.

Tudor style homes are easy to spot, even if you aren’t an architecture buff. Their distinct appearance — medieval-influenced windows and brick exterior accented with half-timbering — is deeply recognizable.

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.

The historic ranch home is experiencing a surge in popularity with both retirement-minded Baby Boomers and family-ready Millennials.

A "spec home" is a house that was constructed by a developer speculatively: in the hope of finding a buyer — and making a profit — later. In other words, it was designed to appeal to as many potential buyers within a market as possible rather than one buyer in particular.

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.

A decade ago, “modern farmhouse” might have described a newly built house on a farm. Today, these simple, cozy homes appeal to nostalgia for simpler, lower-tech lifestyles.

There are plenty of experts who will tell you that owning your own home doesn't meet the threshold to be regarded as a true form of investment. And they muster some strong arguments. But are they right?

A new townhouse can be an amazing value for first-time home buyers who want the privacy of a single-family home, but—as a first-time home buyer—can’t afford the price.

Easily customized and designed to reduce energy and maintenance costs, modern homes are a popular choice for Millennial home buyers.

Craftsman homes are gaining popularity with today's new home buyers. Their attractive design and eco-friendly layouts make these some of the most sought-after homes today.

It doesn't take a fortune to get started in real estate investing. Choose an affordable market and employ these strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expense.

You're not exactly single, and you're not exactly married. And you're not exactly (yet) a homeowner. So, should you buy a home with someone you're not married to?

You own a home and have to move. or you see a great deal on a rental. But do you have the experience, money and temperament to deal with tenants? Should you become a landlord?

A single-family home is a vision as well as a bricks-and-mortar reality for millions of home buyers. But now there is some question regarding whether single-family homes will be part of the real estate marketplace in the future.