‘Soft’ Credit Checks: Do They Hurt Your Credit Score?

‘Soft’ Credit Checks: Do They Hurt Your Credit Score?

‘Soft’ Credit Checks: Do They Hurt Your Credit Score? (TNS)—Lenders use your credit score to determine whether you are eligible for a loan and to decide what terms they are prepared to offer. Credit bureaus keep track of when companies check your score, regardless of...
High Prices Keep Activity Sizzling Through Summer

High Prices Keep Activity Sizzling Through Summer

High Prices Keep Activity Sizzling Through Summer High prices are keeping home sales activity sizzling through summer, with listings moving 6 percent faster year-over-year in July, according to the latest data preview from realtor.com®. Prices in July are 10 percent...
Homes Have Never Been More Valuable Than They Are Now

Homes Have Never Been More Valuable Than They Are Now

Homes Have Never Been More Valuable Than They Are Now The national median home value has careened to over $200,000 for the first time, with a 7.4 percent annual gain rocketing it to a new high of $200,400, according to the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) in the June...
The Real Costs of Tiny Homes

The Real Costs of Tiny Homes

The Real Costs of Tiny Homes Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, July 11, 2017 The tiny home movement—homes that often fall within the 100- to 400-square-foot range—is becoming more trendy as owners are drawn to the homes’ minimalism and sliced costs. But buyers may not...