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 ...
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...
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...
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...
There’s a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don’t care about getting it.
Does that sound crazy? Can you see yourself not caring abou...
Many homeowners who need to move decide to sell their current home so they can have plenty of cash to buy their next digs. Still, though, some might wonder: Should I sell or rent out my house? It’s a good question.
Owning rental proper...
Your living room got you feeling meh? That's a shame. As one of your most-used rooms, it should also be one of your most loved. But the idea of updating this space ...
The Fed raised interest rates last week, causing a ripple of concern among those who are worried about the effects on higher mortgage rates and the greater impact o...
With people away on trips and cold weather making house hunting less appealing, winter can be a challenging time to sell your home. On the other hand, fewer homes on the market means yours will get more attention from buyers. By upping the cozy...
Have you taken steps to winterize your home this year? It's not too late to take a look at all the nooks and crannies (Seriously, you should start with the nooks an...