Category: Home Buying
Don’t miss these homeowner benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act
With the signing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners will receive thousands of dollars in tax incentives to improve their home’s energy efficiency in …
Investment pro: Housing doesn’t look good, but this ain’t 2008
We’re at a point in the economic cycle where depending on your opinion of whether we’re headed for a serious downturn or not, you can …
Expensive US towns where homes are sitting empty
A March LendingTree study found more than 16 million vacant housing units in the U.S. This figure may seem steep but becomes more reasonable when you consider …
The largest residential home in every state
The average size of a newly constructed home in the United States has more than tripled over the last 75 years, from 797 square feet …
Cities where it’s easy to rent a home with a big dog
Finding a rental that accepts your kind of pet is no picnic. With rental prices rising by up to 40% and a fur-baby boom of 23 million pandemic pets, Americans …
Your credit score can save you 6-figures on a mortgage. Here’s how
Everyone knows buying a home without a great credit score is more expensive. Everyone knows the worse your credit is, the more expensive loans are. …
How to find the best mortgage rates in Hawaii as a first-time homebuyer
Owning a home in Hawaii is a dream shared by many islanders (and people around the world who hope to be islanders someday). But it …
Raleigh real estate: ‘If we are in a recession, it’s hard to tell’
If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be …
The most equity-rich homeowners in America live here
Nearly half of U.S. mortgage payers own at least 50 percent equity, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2022 Home Equity & Underwater Report. This means that the balance of …
Can you afford a home despite rising mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers …
Considering selling your home to an ‘iBuyer’? Read this first
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to …
The ultimate guide to buying a first home in Texas
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous …
Bought a home with undisclosed flaws? Sue the inspector, not the seller
Your new home has a septic tank instead of being connected to the sewer. Or, something ominous is lurking underneath your floorboards, like termites, rodents …
10 expenses that new homebuyers often forget to budget for
After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, such as moving costs, new furniture, and of course, ongoing expenses such as …
Inflation could mean your house is underinsured. Here’s why
With home construction costs continuing to soar due to issues with the supply chain, labor shortages, and worsening natural disasters, many homeowners could be left underinsured. …
How much home can you really afford?
Both your income and your debt determine how much house you can afford. Mortgage lenders plug these figures into certain calculations and ratios to come …
This is the #1 long-term risk for real estate investing
Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant …
These US metro areas have the most million-dollar homes
Though home prices have risen significantly over the past two years, paying $1 million or more for a house may still seem excessive to most Americans. …
The 15 best places to retire in Texas
Not only does Texas offer fiscal incentives (did someone say “no state income tax”?), affordable housing, and a low cost of living, but it’s also the second …
This is the fastest-growing state in America
It’s no secret that people are moving around the United States a lot lately. Ever since the rapid increase in housing prices and the rapid decrease …
Could a home office actually lower your home value?
The working from home revolution that arrived with the pandemic appears to be here to stay — just as the pandemic itself sometimes appears to …
You can buy this NYC townhome where Princess Leia once lived for $11.5M
It’s been a little over five years since the tragic passing of both Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, who died within 24 hours of …
10 suburbs where home costs are low & home appreciation is high
Earlier this year, we found the best cities to invest in real estate in the U.S. by looking for cities where home ownership costs are low and home …
Data show these are the best US cities for young families
As practically anyone who has raised children can attest to, being a new parent is both extremely joyous and extremely challenging. Even though children don’t …
Why real estate investors & homebuyers think Memphis is pretty rock ‘n’ roll
Home to three Fortune 500 companies, one King of rock ‘n’ roll, and the largest pork barbecue-cooking competition in the world, Memphis is also coming into …
You could actually afford to live in these 15 American beach towns
If you’re looking for a beach town to live in that won’t break the bank, you’re in luck. There are plenty of affordable beach towns in …
Why homeowners in this state are facing an insurance crisis
Florida has generated reams of feverish headlines lately for controversies about the teaching of sex and gender issues in public schools, and whether the Disney …
At $32.5M asking, this San Diego home could set a new record
In the hilly, seaside neighborhood of La Jolla in San Diego, a new cliffside mansion has recently hit the market. And it’s holding headlines with its ambitious asking price …
Take a look inside Bob Hope’s $29M estate
Billionaire Ron Burkle seems to have changed his mind about his ambitions plans for Bob Hope’s estate in Los Angeles’ Toluca Lake. When the investor / …
The hottest real estate markets of 2022 (so far)
The coronavirus pandemic saw many real estate markets leap upward. Some saw home prices jump over 40% in a single year! Pick your reason …
