Study: Snowiest States Have Pricier Homes
If homes cost more in snowy states and upkeep is harder, why live there? Home prices in the top 10 snow-belt states exceed ones in the 10 least-snowy states.
If homes cost more in snowy states and upkeep is harder, why live there? Home prices in the top 10 snow-belt states exceed ones in the 10 least-snowy states.
The budget – a proposal to the Florida Legislature for the 2022 session – includes a number of Florida Realtors’ legislative priorities, such as affordable housing aid.
The Fed cut bond buying and may raise interest rates soon. But the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage isn’t affected so far, down .01% from last week’s average.
Buyers planning to fix up an existing home face the same challenges new-home builders do: Expensive or hard-to-find items, such as appliances or lumber.
In some cases, owners exiting forbearance can’t afford their home. But with rising values, many can still sell, turn a small profit and not harm a strong credit score.
Good, shareable video can expand a listing’s reach, but it’s underutilized by buyers’ agents. However, some private vendors can help video-averse agents.
Survey: Long-held ideas about work, home and commute times have been upended, and 41% of Americans would take a pay cut to live in a more affordable location.
Mortgage rates have been so low that most homeowners refinance and take out cash for home improvement projects. But that could change when rates start to move up.
A study to find the impact of new credit score data – rent and utility payments – found the biggest boost for consumers who haven’t used credit in at least six months.
A 10% capital-gains tax reduction for properties owned at least five years expires on Dec. 31 since future purchases won’t qualify for the five-year time minimum.