by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 23, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Latest News, News, Trending |
One of the biggest challenges for first-time homebuyers is saving. Coming up with a down payment is a hurdle for the majority of millennials, shows study after study—but, there are areas where the average earnings are enough to save sufficiently, according to an...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Another Month, Another Sales Slump For the fourth month straight, existing-home sales slid, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports. Activity declined 0.7 percent in July, to 5.34 million, down 1.5 percent from the prior year. Inventory rewound, as well,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 21, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Latest News, News |
Editor’s Note: The Disruptor Roundup analyzes companies implementing unconventional models. Divvy This tech-powered, rent-to-own platform was launched at the end of 2017, and provides consumers with the ability to transition from renting to homeownership with a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 19, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
Buyers are eyeing the Midwest, where, compared to the coasts, there are more practical prices, according to the latest ranking by realtor.com®. July’s hottest housing markets, based on days on market and online views, were: 1. Midland, Texas Age of Inventory...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 18, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, News |
Affordability has hit its lowest in 10 years, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunities Index (HOI) for the second quarter of 2018. Approximately 57 percent of homes sold in the second quarter were affordable based...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 16, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
Building clawed 0.9 percent higher in July, but still underwhelmed year-over-year, according to the Commerce Department. Combined, housing starts totaled 1.17 million, with 303,000 multifamily (five units or more) starts and 862,000 single-family starts. On an annual...