Home prices increased in March to a new peak, according to the latest Home Prices Index from Black Knight Financial Services. Home prices rose to a median $272,000 in March, the report showed. This represents a new peak in home prices, and a rise of 2.3% from the...
Home prices increase a little more each month, even hitting new peaks in many markets, yet experts insist they are not back at bubble-era levels. The most recent Case-Shiller results show home prices rose 5.8% from last year to the highest pace in 33 months. Black...
A high-end kitchen remodel could easily drain your wallet. The nationwide average for a major kitchen remodel – replacing all appliances, installing a sink and faucet, and repainting walls – is $62,158, according to Remodeling magazine. And in cities like...
If you’re a recent college grad, you’ve likely heard speeches about pursuing your passions and believing in yourself, but you probably haven’t heard much about establishing a good credit history. Here’s what you need to know....
Why pay full price for something if you can get what you want, plus another item, at a discount? This is called bundling, and researchers have been studying the pros and cons of it for decades. Although many consumers think of bundling as a modern concept –...
Rarely does a buyer or seller show up to the closing without knowing exactly what their costs of sale will be. In fact, based on the mortgage loan amount of the purchase/sale price, it’s not hard to ballpark either side’s closing costs. Before...
You have been logged out. Seattle is on the verge of becoming the metro with the least inventory, as it constantly finds itself among the hottest metros in the country. According to the latest housing report from online real estate listing service and broker...
Buying a home can be a long and challenging process. It’s a big, expensive and infrequent transaction that can cause lots of stress and anxiety. Some buyers take years to complete a purchase, and they require a lot of hand-holding and make lots of requests....
The latest May Pro Teck Valuation Services Home Value Forecast analyzed more 200 metros throughout the U.S. to determine how long it takes for a home to close in each market, looking at sold days on market (from listing to close). Out of all 200 metros, only seven...
The latest May Pro Teck Valuation Services Home Value Forecast analyzed more 200 metros throughout the U.S. to determine how long it takes for a home to close in each market, looking at sold days on market (from listing to close). Out of all 200 metros, only seven...
