The share of brand new homes began with three or more full bathrooms is on the rise. That also reflects builders’ focus on the higher-end, larger homes since the end of the Great Recession. 27% of new single-family homes started in 2015 had three full baths and 10% had four or more, Census Bureau ... » Learn More about Americans Want More Bathrooms in their new Home
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October 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Home-buyer Demand Remains Strong in September. Though posting a typical seasonal drop off from August, September’s U.S. home sales represented the most of any September in the 9-year history of the RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales dropped 11.7% from August to September - comparable to the ... » Learn More about October 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
FHA appraisers don’t have to switch on appliances
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) raised concerns earlier this year when the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) "Single Family Housing Policy Handbook" included a whole new requirement for appraisers. Under the guidelines, appraisers were required to operate and physically observe a ... » Learn More about FHA appraisers don’t have to switch on appliances
Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search
All set to purchase a home, but simply can't seem to find what you are searching for? You may have to adjust the approaches you are used to. Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search The home-buying process can take some interesting twists and turns. When you're losing out on homes ... » Learn More about Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search
Do you think you’re Saving Enough for Retirement?
Saving enough to live on comfortably in retirement is actually up to you. And for too many Americans, you’re falling short, financial experts say. Do you think you're Saving Enough for Retirement? 48% of workers age 55 or older and nearing the age of retirement have saved less than ... » Learn More about Do you think you’re Saving Enough for Retirement?