Cash sales fell to less than 30% for the first time since the housing crisis began, according to the latest report from CoreLogic. Cash sales decreased in June, down 2.5 percentage points from last year and 0.9 percentage points from May to 29.3%. This is down...
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices came out today, showing yet another increase in home prices in July at a slightly faster rate than June. In fact, this increase was just 0.6% short of the record high set in July 2006. The industry’s reaction compared...
Home prices continued their increasing trends continued to increase in July, but at a slower rate than before, according to the most recent report by S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic. “The S&P...
By nature all tiny homes are small, but that is often where their similarities end. With a variety of styles, amenities, and differing levels of quality on the market, the cost of living in one of these diminutive abodes can be as diverse as the houses...
Monday night will see the first presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. With the election still considered to be a complete toss-up, both candidates are counting on the “swing...
Buying a tiny house is a huge undertaking – particularly from a financing perspective. Tiny house hunters are typically looking for homes that range from 100 to 500 square feet. Many of these home buyers are millennials, who don’t want the hassle of...
It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the property at its best. But every so often, the seller paints the house in hopes of covering something...
By Gemma Alexander Home may be where the heart is, but good luck convincing the authorities of that if your home is illegal. Your heart – or finances – may lead you to hang your hat in any number of atypical dwellings, but the truth is, it takes more...
We professional organizers have many secret tools and tips. They’re what make us very successful. When our clients pay close attention and ask us questions, they obtain the magical key to unlock their clutter dilemma. Many people who opt not...
Despite the affordability crisis raging across the nation, about 25% of Metropolitan Statistical Areas had very healthy markets in the second quarter, while 50% had sustainable housing activity, according to a report by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. MSAs with...
