homebuying

Americans Need a Six-Figure Income To Afford a Typical Home in 22 States, Study Finds

Homeful home buyers would need the highest salaries in states located in the West and Northeast regions, the study found.

Aspiring Homebuyers Need To Earn 80% More To Afford a House in the Current Market: Study

Homebuyers today would need to earn $47,000 more than they did pre-pandemic to afford a house. Americans hoping to purchase a home need to make 80% more than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic to comfortably afford a house in the current market, new research found.
See How Millennials Are Changing the Real Estate Market

Millennials Homebuying Decision Relies on Listing Photos

Millennials are more aggressive when it comes to acquiring properties. Survey shows that 44% of millennials would close a deal after viewing photos online.
LGBTQ+ Homebuying Tips

5 Home Buying Tips for LGBTQ+ Couples

In connection to the Pride Month, we are here to help LGBTQ+ couples find an equitable and fair path to homeownership. Here are some homebuying tips for LGBTQ+ homebuyers.
Majority of Buyers, Sellers Will Welcome Return of Open House

Majority of Buyers, Sellers Will Welcome Return of Open Houses

It seems that despite the pandemic, a majority of people who have previously attended open houses within the past year are still willing to do it again, the latest survey says.
Pet-owners will prioritize the needs of their pets when buying a home

Homebuyers Will Pass on Their Dream House If It Does Not Meet the Needs of Their Pets, Survey Says

Homebuyers who are also pet owners are more likely to pass on a perfect home if it does not meet their pet's needs, research says.

Can Someone With Criminal Record Enter Real Estate Market?

Whether it was an accident or a one-time mistake you made that sent you to prison, your record is more likely tarnished forever. For some, starting a new life after prison could be a hard thing, such as finding a secure and safe home. Can you buy or rent a home if you have a criminal record?

Florida Real Estate News: Housing Market Continues to Stay Strong in January 2016

The Florida housing market continues to stay strong in January of this year with a total single-family home closed sales at 16,529, a 2.7 percent year-over-year increase, compared to the same month of last year.

Real Estate News: Existing-Home Sales Experience a Slow Growth in January, NAR Says

Existing-home sales inch forward in January while prices are still on the rise. The sales of existing-homes, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops inch forward by 0.

Fixer Upper Homes Tips: 3 Things to Remember Before Settling in a Fixer Upper Home

So you want to buy a fixer upper home? Do you know what awaits you in buying an old age house? So you want to buy a fixer upper home? Do you know what awaits you in buying an old age house? Fixer Upper Homes became a popular hunt for home buyers.

Home Selling Tips: Final Steps Before Closing the Deal

After agreeing on the deal with your buyer, what comes after? Your home selling process is now coming to a close call and you are now ready to move forward with the next steps of your house' final purchasor! After agreeing on the deal with your buyer, what comes after? Realtor dictates the final steps that you will expect in this process.

Michigan Real Estate News: New Mortgage Program to Boost Homeownership in Detroit

Detroit Home Mortgage, a new mortgage program seeking to increase homeownership, property values, and reinvestment to any part of the Detroit neighborhood where the appraisal gap exists, was made through the joint efforts of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, with organizing support from the Obama Administration's Detroit Federal Working Group, the Clinton Global Initiative, local banks, foundations and non-profits.

House Selling Advice: How Can Your Neighbors Affect Your Home Sale?

How can your "bad" neighbors affect your home sale? Should you be worried? So you're living in a neighborhood that is not entirely the best block in the entire lot.

Real Estate News: Pending Home Sales Rose Slightly in December, NAR Says

The Pending Home Sales Index of the National Association of Realtors in December 2015 has slightly risen by 0.1 percent to 106.8 in December, from a downwardly revised 106.7 in November. It is also 4.2 percent above compared to the 102.5 of December 2014.

Home Buying: How Hiding Cash in Your Mattress May Not Work Out Well for Your Home Application

Planning to have a seamless deal in buying your new home? Are you ready to pay in your home's listing price in cash? Before handing down that cash money, Realtor details how paying your home with cash may not be a good idea after all.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Home in Miami

Investing on a commercial can be very expensive and it is undeniable hard to find an available spot, but once you'd get to find an area that can fit both your needs and your budget, make sure you'd seal the deal right away.

Find Homes In 2016: Why This Year Is A Good Time To Buy A Home

Owning your first home may be one of the most overwhelming feeling anyone can have. This is why if you are thinking twice about buying a home this year, here are some points that will help you realize that buying a home in 2016 is a good idea.

Home Buying: 7 Tips For An Accurate Price Calculation

When buying a home, there is always that threat of overpaying for a house. But just as there are challenges to landing the best deal, there are also effective strategies to get a fair price for your dream house.

Top Advice For Buying a Home in 2016 By Realtor

With the ever-changing house market, home buyers should be able to keep themselves abreast with the latest and tried-and-true advice on house hunting.

How Personality Predicts a Person’s Homebuying Future

Each and every person's decision-making patterns are unique and will this uniqueness affect his decision in buying a house?

Real Estate Tips: Can I Afford a Home in 2016?

Considering 2015's market conditions and interest rates, homebuyers may be able to afford a home in 2016 if they make a purchase early in the year.
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