A Simple Trick to Save for a Down Payment
Renters usually cut back expenses to save for a down payment, so downsizing their apartment to one less bedroom might get them into a house within a few years.
Have the Skill Set to Thrive in a Down Market?
In a slower market, buyers and sellers shop for a Realtor who listens, advocates for them and knows the business inside and out.
Real Estate Offers Solid Investment Returns
Investors consider a 60/40 stock/bond portfolio standard, but real estate has provided solid returns over the past 12 months, convincing many to diversify.
HUD: $41M To Boost Affordable Housing
Three national nonprofits will split the money: Habitat for Humanity ($9M), Enterprise Community Partners ($15M) and Local Initiatives Support Corp. ($17M).
Some Rental Solutions Unworkable
Studies find rent control is a short-term solution that creates long-term problems. Florida Realtors has filed a lawsuit against Orange County to block a proposal.
What to Weigh Before Switching to Solar
Solar energy can save a homeowner money – but it will also first cost them for the installation. They should weigh all pros and cons before committing to an upgrade.
Protect Sellers with Home-Showing Safety Plan
Strangers coming into their house? Remind sellers to hide valuables, prescription drugs and kids’ photos – and to check window locks after each buyer’s visit.
July Housing Starts Fall 9.6%
Single-family starts decreased 10.1% to the lowest reading since June 2020. Multifamily also fell (8.6%) but ongoing construction is up 24.8% year-to-year for 5-plus units.
60% of RE Experts Say ‘It’s Not a Bubble’
Bubbles pop, and even with too-high home prices, “The housing market today is a far different beast than what we saw in the mid-2000s,” says economist Nicole Bachaud.
RE Q&A: What if a Neighbor Does Mean Things?
A homeowner had a falling out with a next-door neighbor, but it didn’t end there. He now has a floodlight directed into his home and sees other irritating behaviors.