Zillow, an online marketplace, conducted a study to show the top 10 housing markets for empty nesters in the U.S. As it turns out, the pricey markets and places with weak labor markets have the highest concentrations of empty nests, the report, which is based on the...
While many reports show that home prices in many markets surpassed their previous peak, Trulia’s new study shows this is just the average, and more homes than not have yet to recover their full value lost in the recession. When it comes to individual homes, the...
Economists agree that the April jobs report proved the economy is moving along at a healthy pace despite the disappointing job numbers in March. But when it comes to the housing market specifically, this positive report does little to help the factors that are really...
Shiplap may be overtaking subway tile as the wall accent everyone’s talking about. There’s just something about those clean, orderly boards that makes people swoon. Many credit Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”...
The arrival of spring means it’s time to start fresh. Along with pulling out your warm-weather wardrobe and tackling spring cleaning, you may have a bigger project on your to-do list: buying a new home. Before you start on your home-shopping journey, check...
First-time homeowners may be in for a shock when their water heater breaks on a cold winter morning, or their dishwasher starts to leak all over the new hardwood floors in the kitchen. The instinctive call to the landlord won’t work this time around....
Life in Miami and Orlando isn’t all about vacation. While this may come as a surprise to many of Florida’s non-natives, each city offers a unique lifestyle beyond theme parks and spring break parties. While some year-round residents have grown accustomed...
Employment is set to increase in April, however construction jobs could see a decrease, according to the ADP National Employment Report. Jobs are predicted to increase by 177,000 for the month, according to the report. While this is down from last month’s...
On the third day of Mortgage Bankers Association National Secondary Market Conference and Expo in New York City, three economists took the stage to explain their view of the housing market, and their forecast for 2017. Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sean Becketti, Fannie...
Anyone who has ever rented knows it has its advantages. You don’t have the stress of a mortgage, the landlord is on the hook for repairs, and, best of all, it’s easy to move when you desire a change in digs. The same benefits hold true for families that...
