For over a decade, the national home ownership rate has been declining. It peaked at 69.2% in 2004, but for the past Ten years, the rate continued to fall. Today the home ownership rate is less than 63%, the lowest in half a century. Some industry analysts are predicting further declines too, saying ... » Learn More about Don’t pay attention to home ownership level
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Housing reports typically baffles people
Reading or watching news regarding the housing market can make a homeowner's head spin. You might hear that mortgage rates are up, sales are down and prices are stagnant - all in one day. How can you know when the news of the day should influence the decisions you make about your home and ... » Learn More about Housing reports typically baffles people
Motto Mortgage, Re/Max’s mortgage brokerage enterprise
Many heavyweights in the real estate industry remember 1973 mainly because it was the year Dave Liniger founded the real estate franchisor Re/Max with his wife, Gail. Will 2016 be marked by future industry players for similar reasons? Today, Liniger and Re/Max announced the launch of Motto Mortgage, ... » Learn More about Motto Mortgage, Re/Max’s mortgage brokerage enterprise
Optimize Your Home for Balanced Stress-free Living
It’s not a secret that our environments influence how we think, feel and act. The majority of people desire good health along with most people, their home is the environment they are most often surrounded by. Everyone deserves to a live happy, healthy life and can start by creating a home ... » Learn More about Optimize Your Home for Balanced Stress-free Living
Could Houses Be Shielded from Storm Surges?
Hurricane Matthew was obviously a reminder of the devastation that storm surges can cause to buildings and homes. Approximately $4 billion to $6 billion in insured property loss was caused from Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath, according to projections from CoreLogic. But hurricanes might not be the ... » Learn More about Could Houses Be Shielded from Storm Surges?