Is your house among the ones falling apart in the neighborhood? Did you ever think about improving it? Doing so will increase the value of your home. A survey claims that most people avoid improving their homes simply because they think it is too expensive. The truth is that it does not always have to be this way. You can …
This winter was one of the worst the country has seen in a long time. Brutal winds, sleet, heavy rains and snowfalls led to really rough weather. Inventory levels fell and home sales declined in the last few months of 2013 and at the beginning of this year as well. Now the weather has changed and so has the housing …
Hopefully the bad weather days are now over. Spring season is finally here, indicating a fresh start. It’s time to clean up your house and clean up your finances as well. This is especially so if you want to buy a home this year. So how do you do this? Here is what the experts in the industry have to …
Today is an era that is dominated by technology. So is the real estate industry cashing in on this? Recently, an event was held which attracted more than 75,000 home builders and designers. All these skilled individuals came to one conclusion. The financial crisis was caused by housing, and only housing can help in recovery. How is this possible? The …
In the month of February, stats for housing starts did not change that much. A slight decline was there, but it was insignificant. This indicates that the home building industry has become somewhat stable even though the weather has been really bad this winter. According to stats, the decrease is just 0.2% So is there any way that construction can …
You must have already heard that the stock market is performing well these days and home prices are increasing. Indeed, this is good for the economy and these two things have set a new record. The household worth in the country has just crossed $400 billion, which is a gain by 2%. Along with home prices, retirement savings, pensions and …
Planning to advertise your house on the MLS? Good idea, but this will work only when you take care of some things. For instance, if you put up dark or unclear photos, buyers will not consider your home. Moreover, if you fail to provide the correct address that will also have a negative impact. What else turns-off a potential buyer? …
Are you a renter? There are so many of them in the housing market now, and all of them have to bear ever increasing rental amounts. How much of your monthly income goes towards your rent? A survey claims that this amount should not be more than 33% of your paycheck; only then will you be able to afford the …
The construction sector has been riding on a turbulent tide. At times, the rates increase and at others, they decline. The latest analysis of the housing market has shown that construction rates have risen once more. According to the stats, construction spending has increased in the housing market because the number of governmental and nonresidential projects has declined. Last month, …
