Posts Tagged ‘Housing Market’
Mortgage Rates On the Rise: Is It Time to Worry?
Unless you’re one of the fortunate few who plan on using cash to purchase a home, you need to stay aware with what’s going on with the mortgage industry. Mortgage rates are indeed on the rise. But the good news is that they are still at rec...
Enjoy Peace of Mind: Home Warranty
Lots of things you buy come with a warranty in case they break down, from cars to smartphones. But what about homes? It turns out you can get a home warranty, too. So what is a home warranty? In a nutshell, it’s a policy you pay for that co...
Is Now the Time to Buy?
The US Census Bureau recently revealed that the US homeownership rate declined to 62.9%, the lowest level reported in 51 years of Census tracking. This statistic does not signal impending doom. Since 2006, there has been a decline from peak ...
How to Buy a Home With No Money Down (You Really Can!)
Drumming up money for a down payment on a home can feel like a lost cause: After you’ve shelled out money for rent, gas, groceries, and other expenses...
Home Renovations on a Budget
If you’re looking to get the best return on your investment or just improve your property to attract high quality tenants, a kitchen remodel is one of t...
Meet the latest hotbed for housing: Dallas, Texas
Housing is heating up all around the country as affordability decreases and inventory of homes for sale sink to their lowest level ever. This year, Dallas appeared consistently in top-10 lists talking about high home prices and hottest marke...
ROOM FOR 2: FIRST-TIME HOME BUYING TIPS FOR NEWLYWEDS
Buying or selling a house is more stressful than getting divorced, going bankrupt or getting fired, according to a survey of 2,000 adults by EstatesDirect.com. If you’re fe...The Cost of Housing Around the Globe
Shelter is one of life’s basic necessities. The biggest problem for millions of people around the world is that housing is often not affordable. What percentage of the average monthly income is required to afford the average mortgage paym...
