Tag: Real Estate
4 Reasons That 2016 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year to Buy a Home
Krystal Steinmetz on December 8, 2015
If your goal is to be a homeowner, these market signals suggest that this year is the right time to take the plunge.
Where to Find Pockets of Economic Sanity in the United States
Bob Sullivan on December 7, 2015
Here’s where jobs exist, buying a home is within reach and schools are above average. (If you live on a coast, you’re probably not in one of these “sane circles.”
Top 10 Red-Hot Housing Markets to Watch in 2016
Karla Bowsher on December 3, 2015
The hottest housing market to watch in the new year is not among those that regularly make the news for high demand and quick sales.
Buy This Entire Town for $250K, Tavern (and Ghosts) Included
Krystal Steinmetz on December 2, 2015
Price reduction: The six-acre town of Swett, South Dakota, is on the market, with an asking price of just a little more than the median U.S. home.
4 Home ‘Improvement’ Projects That Can Hurt Your Property Value
Krystal Steinmetz on December 2, 2015
If you think bigger bedrooms are better than more bedrooms, think again. Before you spend time and money on a home renovation project, make sure it’s worth the expense.
12 Overlooked Costs of Renting an Apartment
Allison Martin on November 24, 2015
If you’re planning to rent an apartment, the advertised rate may not be your only cost. Here are some expenses commonly overlooked by new renters.
Falling Number of Home Appraisers Could Hurt You
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2015
A drop in the number of real-estate appraisers could cause three big headaches for homebuyers and sellers.
Does ‘Dramatic’ Jump in Foreclosure Starts Spell Trouble?
Karla Bowsher on November 16, 2015
The housing market just recorded the largest month-over-month increase in foreclosure starts since August 2011. Find out which states are struggling.
The Most and Least Expensive States for Raising a Family
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2015
The most expensive state in which to raise a child has a notoriously high overall cost of living. Find out more.
Would You Pay to ‘Test-Drive’ a Tiny House?
Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2015
One company offers customers the chance to spend the night in a custom-designed, eco-friendly 160-square-foot house on wheels. Find out more.
Middle-Class Homebuyer? Here’s How to Get Help With Your Down Payment
Marilyn Lewis on November 9, 2015
The crisis in housing affordability has sparked new programs aimed at helping buyers — even people who make as much as $100,000 a year.
Buying a First Home is Getting Harder: 8 Steps for a Successful Quest
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2015
If your dream is owning a home (which is not for everyone) you need to get your ducks in a row as soon as possible. Here’s how.
In What City Can a ‘Shack’ Fetch $400,000?
Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015
A 765-square-foot home that is more than 100 years old and sells for $408,000? It is a reality in this city.
Study Finds the Recession Hit Black Homeowners Harder
Karla Bowsher on October 8, 2015
A new study explains how race impacted the net worth of low- and moderate-income people who bought their first homes in the years around the Great Recession.
The Best Day of the Year to Buy a House
Krystal Steinmetz on October 4, 2015
A new study pinpoints the month — and the precise day — that homebuyers get the most bang for their buck. You’ll have to move fast if you’re trying to nail it.
10 Most Profitable Cities for Renting Your Home to Visitors
Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2015
Own a home in a popular vacation spot? You might be able to cash in. Find out which cities command the highest rental prices from tourists.
What You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules
Marilyn Lewis on October 2, 2015
Changes that kick in Saturday are intended to make the process of getting a mortgage more transparent for most of us. Here’s the skinny.
New Rules Put Mortgages Within Reach for More Families
Marilyn Lewis on September 28, 2015
Minority and low-income households in particular should benefit from more relaxed home-buying standards.
CFPB Slaps Bank in Major Discriminatory Lending Case
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
Federal officials allege ‘redlining’ by this New Jersey bank hindered access to mortgages in majority-black and Hispanic communities.
Home Values Plummet in These 14 Markets
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2015
Home values are rising nationwide, but some markets still are seeing widespread pockets of trouble. Is your hometown among them?
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