Real Estate
Millennials, You Too Can Afford a House. Here Are 3 Ways
Guest Blogger on November 19, 2014
Even with student debt weighing them down, some millennials have still managed to buy homes. Here’s how they’re doing it.
The Top 14 Cities for Snowbirds and Other Retirees to Roost
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2014
Apartments.com released its second annual list of the top cities for snowbirds looking to fly south for the winter. Only one of them is in Florida.
3 Ways to Pinpoint Where Your Home Is Leaking Money
Marilyn Lewis on November 17, 2014
A draft you can feel indoors is a sure sign that cold air is seeping into your home — and expensive heated air is leaking out.
America’s Cheapest House is $188, the Most Expensive is $195 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2014
Is it more inconceivable that a house is on the market in the U.S. for $188 or $195 million?
Hot New Baby Boomer Trend: Living Life Like ‘The Golden Girls’
Marilyn Lewis on November 10, 2014
Something’s got to give for aging baby boomers who are alone and don’t have the financial resources to live well on their own. Fortunately, the solution can be fun.
Is Student Loan Debt Really Delaying Homeownership?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2014
Although education debt can be an obstacle to homeownership, it may not be as bad as it seems.
The Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
Guest Blogger on October 21, 2014
We all make financial missteps, but mistakes made when buying a home can really be magnified. Here are four mortgage mistakes you can’t afford to make.
For 1 in 8 Americans, a $100K Income Is Required to Buy a Median-Priced Home
Bob Sullivan on October 3, 2014
Here’s another startling statistic: Some 80 million Americans live in counties where median income can’t support a monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home.
The 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Renters
Krystal Steinmetz on October 1, 2014
Apartments.com reveals that some renters drop more than half of their monthly income on rent in these costly areas.
How Come You Still Can’t Get a Home Loan?
Marilyn Lewis on October 1, 2014
It might not be as hard as you think to qualify for a mortgage. Lending is still tight, but it’s easing. For some potential homeowners, the problem may be in their own heads.
New Fed Report: The Rich Are Thriving, and Everyone Else Has Fallen Behind
Marilyn Lewis on September 22, 2014
A new comprehensive report by the Federal Reserve finds that most Americans’ incomes have fallen since 2010, and the recovery hasn’t brought them back.
The Restless Project: Will I Have to Live With a Roommate Forever?
Bob Sullivan on September 19, 2014
She’s 20-something, making $57,000 a year in Southern California, and can’t afford to rent an apartment on her own, let alone buy a house. It’s part of a phenomenon called The Great Delay.
Teens Are Big Believers in the American Dream of Homeownership
Krystal Steinmetz on September 10, 2014
A new study reveals that Generation Z is willing to sacrifice modern luxuries like social media to own a piece of the American Dream.
$139 Million House for Sale in Florida
Krystal Steinmetz on September 5, 2014
The most expensive house on the U.S. market, which features an IMAX theater and a $2 million marble staircase, isn’t fully constructed yet.
Aging Americans Face Housing Shortfall
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2014
A new report shows the U.S. is ill-equipped to deal with the housing needs of a growing aging population.
Millennials Are Best About Paying Their Mortgages on Time
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2016
A new report from TransUnion finds that Americans overall have gotten much better about making their mortgage payments in a timely fashion.
Ask Stacy: Will the $16.65B Bank of America Settlement Help Me With My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you have a mortgage from Bank of America or Countrywide, you need to read this. Added bonus: If you don’t understand the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession, here’s a simple explanation.
Rent Is Higher Than Ever in Most US Metro Areas
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
A new Zillow report says high rents will keep many from being able to save up to buy their first home.
Best Cities to Rent Out Your Home
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
Zillow rates the top cities where mom-and-pop landlords can really rake in the dough each month.
Quest for Cheaper Housing Drives Middle Class Inland
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2014
Americans are leaving expensive coastal cities in droves, propelled by more affordable housing available inland.
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