President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday, lifting restrictions on community banks. As a result, more home-buyers are likely to get approval for a mortgage from their local community bank.
Buyer demand for environmentally friendly/efficient homes is on the up, according to 61 percent of REALTORS® in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTORS® and Sustainability 2018 Report. Lucky for them, the market has options for them, with eighty percent of REALTORS® reporting that their market has solar panels, and 23 percent [...]
As temperatures get hotter, so does the housing market, with price increases totaling 8 percent year-over-year, according to a realtor.com® report. This March climb has sent the median list price from $275,000 in July 2017 to [...]
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With the coming of spring, so comes the busy buying and selling season in the housing market. The market is seeing developments across the country of low inventory and rising [...]
February saw the rallying of existing-home sales, with a bounce back from the initial lull at the start of the year, with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reporting that sales increased to 5.54 million, an increase of 3 [...]
Massachusetts edged out Minnesota as the best state to raise a family, according to a study conducted by WalletHub.
The personal finance website looked at five key categories — family fun, health and safety, education and child care, affordability, and socio-economics — using 42 metrics.
The housing market has an impressive 2017 year, as another $2 trillion was added, bringing the collective total to $31.8 trillion, according to a recent report by a major real estate company. Home values last year increased 6.5 percent and at the fastest pace since [...]
In the latest S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices, home prices are reporting growth of up to 6.1% year-over-year in August, up from 5.9% in July. With the economy growing at a lesser pace, this was unforeseen.
Interest rates have increased, but they are still at historic lows. Homeowners that purchased years ago with 6% and 9% interest rates should consider refinancing right now. Rents continue to rise, and now is a great time to invest in a home.
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With the rise of Airbnb, there has been a rise of short-term rentals in all parts of the country, and in neighborhoods.
Constructing a basement bathroom can be and expensive ordeal, here are a few tips that can help make it more affordable. Save money on plumbing, fixtures, hardware and more when you plan ahead and shop savvy.
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Renters did you know that by renewing a lease instead of moving to a new rental you can save thousands of dollars? Well, Zillow has just released an analysis that points out the potential savings, and how those savings could go to a potential down payment on a home.
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The process of getting a property ready to put on the market is daunting. There is what seems to be endless amounts of scrutiny over aspect of the home, but what actually needs attention and what can be left alone? There are seven areas that should not be ignored when a property is being prepared for sale.
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