After eight lean years, Americans got fatter paychecks in 2015 - their first significant hike since 2007 as well as the biggest since documentation began in 1968. The U.S. median household income rose 5.2% to $56,516, the U.S. Census Bureau reported last Tuesday. Household incomes see the first ... » Learn More about Household incomes see the first big increase since 2007
Home buying
Things to Know About Purchasing a For Sale by Owner Home
Throughout the home-buying process you’ll see tons of homes, mostly listed by real estate agents. But every now and then you might encounter a home listed for sale by owner (FSBO). You may even have a friend or relative who would like to sell you their house directly. Things to Know About ... » Learn More about Things to Know About Purchasing a For Sale by Owner Home
September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report uses sales from August 2016. The August home sales increased 5.8% over a year ago, reversing July’s decline of 8.8%. At the same time, the median price climbed 5.1% as steady monthly increases continued. August sales were up year-over-year in 41 of ... » Learn More about September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Do you possess ‘average’ credit? If so, finding a mortgage can be tough
During the early 2000s, getting a mortgage was hardly difficult thanks in great part to lax lending standards. This practice eventually resulted in a bubble forming within the nation’s housing market - which, we are all aware, subsequently burst. Ever since then, the pendulum has swung the other way ... » Learn More about Do you possess ‘average’ credit? If so, finding a mortgage can be tough
4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Let's say the your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring as well as a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to say the least, requires a little repair work. The steps are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck ... » Learn More about 4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper