Fair Housing: Problem Ran Deeper than Redlining
Discrimination tends to find loopholes. In the 1960s, Blacks bought homes using a land contract – but sellers held the deed and could evict for one missed payment.
Self-Employed? You’ve Got to Plan for Retirement
Small biz owners can live on hope – hope that future deals and success will automatically create a retirement nest egg. But they need a better plan now.
Build a Base Through YouTube Videos
Many consumers randomly watch YouTube videos, and engaging Realtors who can entertain and even be funny can build their online audience.
80% of Metros See Double-Digit Price Gains in 2Q
NAR: Median home prices in the second quarter were up 14.2%, but Fla. saw bigger gains: Of the top 10 U.S. metros for home-price increases, Fla. had 7 ranking cities.
Average Cost for a One-Bed Apartment? $1,769
Rent.com: $1,769 is a 39% year-to-year increase. The nationwide average monthly cost for a two-bedroom rental in August is $2,105, a 38% increase year-to-year.
Fla. Woman Sues Equifax Over Loan Costs
From mid-March to early April, credit-scorer Equifax gave faulty info to lenders, and some borrowers may now be paying higher monthly payments than they deserve.
Inflation Slows in July – But It’s Still High
Year-to-year, U.S. prices rose 8.5% in July compared to 9.1% in June. Most of that savings – though not all – resulted from falling gas prices.
HUD Wants to Help Renters Build Assets
Through the “Bridging the Gap” program, HUD hopes to give historically left-out people help to improve their credit, save resources for homeownership and build wealth.
The Simplest Path to a 6-Figure Income?
It’s not this simple, but the core advice? Regularly repeat behaviors that work – and stop doing the things that don’t.
More Listings Gives RE Market Time to Breathe
Buyers, sellers and Realtors feel less pressure as bidding wars decline, listings remain on the market more than a week, and open houses no longer generate waiting lines.