Jun 12, 2017 | Real Estate News
House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 09, 2017 The House voted on Thursday, mostly along partisan lines, to roll back many of the banking rules under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which increased regulatory oversight of...
Jun 7, 2017 | Real Estate News
Research: Home Equity Major Retirement Asset for Most One of the most significant advantages of owning a home is the ability to build wealth—and according to a recent report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), home equity is one of the top two...
Jun 5, 2017 | Real Estate News
Report: Homes Show Decades of Upsizing Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 05, 2017 Despite growing consumer interest in tiny homes, most homeowners still opt for bigger properties. Over the past few decades, home owners have been adding bedrooms, bathrooms, and...
Jun 2, 2017 | Real Estate News
Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 01, 2017 Homeowners may be reluctant to sell, but they still want to see a piece of that equity in their homes now. They’re cashing out in levels that have not been seen since the financial...
May 15, 2017 | Home Buying 101
HOA Basics: What to Know Before You Buy (TNS)—Before signing on the dotted line for your new home, make sure you know what your homeowners association fees are and what they cover. Because most new planned communities have HOAs whether you’re buying a detached...
May 12, 2017 | NAR For the Media
5 Tips for Buyers in a Tight Housing Market Media Contact: Jane Dollinger / 202-383-1042 / Email (link sends e-mail) WASHINGTON (May 12, 2017) – When inventory is low, home prices tend to go up. Attempting to purchase a house in this type of market can make the...
May 11, 2017 | Real Estate News
Homeowners Misjudge Value…Again Homeowners again misjudged the value of their homes in April, with their estimates coming in 1.90 percent above those of appraisers, according to the latest Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). The gap has...
May 9, 2017 | Real Estate News
Seriously Underwater Homes Still a Big Issue Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 09, 2017 With home prices on the rise, more home values are climbing up above water, but in a few cities, the number of seriously underwater homes is still alarming. Profile of...
May 5, 2017 | Today's Top Consumer News
Americans Find Moving More Stressful Than Weddings Editor’s Note: This was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. See what else is cookin’ now at blog.rismedia.com: Shopping for a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but...
May 4, 2017 | Real Estate News
Watch Out for Google Docs Phishing Attack Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 04, 2017 A new scam, circulating the internet on Wednesday, is masking itself as Google Docs as it tries to gain access to your contacts and address book. The reports were widespread...