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
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Renting to Buying a home 5 Things to Know
Renting right now? And you've decided it’s time to purchase your own home and leave the world of renting behind. If you've always rented or it has been quite some time since you have owned a home. There a quite a few changes as you become a homeowner. Renting to Buying a home 5 Things ... » Learn More about Renting to Buying a home 5 Things to Know
Is your area crawling with criminals? New index informs you
A new index shows the local level of registered criminals, which normally reflects only registered sex offenders, but might also include other types of criminals as well. RealtyTrac, which has created the index, plans to integrate it into Home Disclosure and Homefacts.com. Zip codes with high ... » Learn More about Is your area crawling with criminals? New index informs you
FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) and the National Association of Realtors issued an alert Friday to consumers, advising them that they could be the next victim of a mortgage closing cost phishing scheme. Hackers pose as agents or title companies to steal mortgage funds. Purchasing a property is ... » Learn More about FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy
Do you love whipped cream? Do you hate folding clothes? Do you dream longingly of that special day when you’d be able to “print” a pancake that looks exactly like your kid’s cute little face? If you answered yes to at least one or all of these questions then you need to check out the latest and most ... » Learn More about Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy