Millennials may finally be prepared to buy this spring, thanks to an improving employment market, low rates on mortgages and record apartment rents. Although the big question: Are they going to be capable to? First-time buyers may face a difficult spring This spring, first-time buyers may ... » Learn More about First-time buyers may face a difficult spring
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March National Housing Report: What the Numbers Mean for You
In this month's National Housing Report, we will go over what the numbers mean to you. Although home price increases seem to be declining, this market can certainly still feel crazy in metro areas with high demand. However, many metro areas are seeing double digit increases in median housing prices ... » Learn More about March National Housing Report: What the Numbers Mean for You
Paying Taxes Using your Credit Card? Stop! And Read This
The most important day on the tax calendar isn't April 15, when taxes are due. Instead, it really is April 24: Tax Freedom Day. This day represents what amount of the year you had to work in order to repay your federal and state taxes. For 2015, that calculation came out to around 114 days of ... » Learn More about Paying Taxes Using your Credit Card? Stop! And Read This
New Construction a Buyers Guide to Assist You
Any buyer looking for a home today, in any market and also at any price, is likely to discover new construction homes for sale. The sellers are both large national builders and smaller local developers. Some homes are for sale as a part of a subdivision, although some are one-off homes. But is a ... » Learn More about New Construction a Buyers Guide to Assist You
We’re Not in a Housing Bubble 3 Reasons Why
Home prices are rising 3 to 4 times quicker than wages while credit conditions are loosening, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, notes in his latest column at Forbes.com. These kinds of conditions usually prompt housing analysts to begin uttering the words ... » Learn More about We’re Not in a Housing Bubble 3 Reasons Why