A recent Clear Capital (www.ClearCapital.com) report touches upon what the industry is referring to as housing’s “lost decade,” the time from 2004 to 2014, where national home prices have been nominally unchanged. The Home Data Index™ (HDI) Market Report, which publishes the most granular home data and analysis earlier than nearly any other index provider in the industry, noted that …
With the prices of real estate shooting up day by day, it has become increasingly hard to get a large place within a limited budget. Even studio apartments these days have prices that are touching the skies! So how do you make a small space seem larger and more welcoming? Here are a few building design ideas you can use …
Moving is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do, with most feeling the stress build from the moment the decision is made. Find out how to cope with the move in this infographic filled with tips and suggestions for the whole family.
Whether you’re a new homeowner or have been handy with a wrench, snake and other tools for years, there are some situations that require more than a plumbing amateur’s skills. From the kitchen sink to the toilet and pipes underneath your home, these problems can occur at any time. As a homeowner, you should know how to handle them and …
From indecisive, lazy, narcissistic and boomerang generation, these are all names given to millennials who are unwilling or unable to leave their parents’ home. They have even been labeled the Peter Pan generation – they just don’t want to grow up. However, what is becoming more apparent to marketers is the fact that these consumers will drive the economy in …
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for July 2014 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 2 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. By product type, conventional loans composed 68.8 percent of loan applications, FHA loans composed 16.1 percent, RHS/USDA loans composed 1.5 …
So you think you are going to get your dream house if you have the highest bid. These days you might not find this to be true. In today’s real estate market, having the highest big isn’t enough. Many buyers do believe this to be true, but this is not always the case. Sellers nowadays want other things rather than …
You’ve done some late summer cleaning, and you look around your home and suddenly, it looks a bit tired. If you’re longing for a re-do, but the budget is thin, what can you do on a shoestring? Sara Mendez, a décor consultant at a California thrift store, offers four ideas to spruce up your home and change the look with …
Five Ways to Save for Your First Home Loan Buying a house is always an exciting time, you have found the perfect place and can’t wait to finalize the move so you to start looking for the best home loan to suit you and your family. This can be a long drawn out process – but given the correct information …
