It’s been said that the only constant in life is change itself. Democrats give way to Republicans; hover-boards give way to Hatchables; the iPhone 6 gives way to the Note 7, which explodes and after that ultimately paves the way for an iPhone 8. Even housing trends-a category in which changes were ... » Learn More about Astonishing Trends Which May Affect the Real estate market in 2017
Buying a home
Buy vs. rent: Ownership still top in most Florida areas
ATTOM Data Solutions just-released 2017 Rental Affordability Report finds that it is cheaper to purchase a home than rent one in two out of three (66%) U.S. metro areas studied. The report found monthly house payments on a median-priced home - including mortgage, property taxes and insurance - is ... » Learn More about Buy vs. rent: Ownership still top in most Florida areas
Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
According an action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB, Equifax, TransUnion and their subsidiaries may have deceived consumers with regards to the usefulness and actual cost of credit scores they sold. CFPB says the companies also lured consumers into costly recurring ... » Learn More about Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
Builders Go back to Once-Abandoned Ventures
The supply of buildable lots is shrinking. Which has prompted home builders to return to the abandoned lots left behind during the housing crisis in efforts to revive dwindling inventories of homes for-sale, The Wall Street Journal reports. A surplus of vacant lots and half-built subdivisions still ... » Learn More about Builders Go back to Once-Abandoned Ventures
Home furniture Must-Haves for First-Time Home buyers
While empty rooms are full of potential, it could take a first-time buyer some time and mental energy to discover what you see. Potential buyers, specially those buying for the first time, might be scared of the volume of space a home has and don’t know where to begin with regards to furnishing it ... » Learn More about Home furniture Must-Haves for First-Time Home buyers