Research: Home Equity Major Retirement Asset for Most

Research: Home Equity Major Retirement Asset for Most

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...
Report: Homes Show Decades of Upsizing

Report: Homes Show Decades of Upsizing

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...
Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

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...
HOA Basics: What to Know Before You Buy

HOA Basics: What to Know Before You Buy

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...
Homeowners Misjudge Value…Again

Homeowners Misjudge Value…Again

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...
Seriously Underwater Homes Still a Big Issue

Seriously Underwater Homes Still a Big Issue

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...