Nov 30, 2022 | Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
By Clare Trapasso Nov 30, 2022 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com / Getty Images (4)) It’s safe to say we’ve never encountered a housing market nearly as unpredictable as the one we’re in right now. After months of navigating wild fluctuations, homebuyers,...
Nov 1, 2022 | Real Estate, Trends
By Meera Pal Nov 1, 2022 (Getty Images) Homeowners across the country are sitting on a record amount of home equity. Home equity refers to the difference between the current value of a home and how much is still owed on the mortgage. Therefore, if you have a...
Sep 12, 2022 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Trends
By Clare Trapasso Sep 12, 2022 (Photos: Getty Images; Design: Realtor.com) The nation is in the grip of a crushing housing shortage. Home prices and rents are near or at record highs, and there aren’t nearly enough homes for the people who want them. And yet...
Sep 1, 2022 | Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
By Margaret Heidenry Sep 1, 2022 (Getty Images) The turbulent story of America’s housing market has yielded yet another surprise twist. After steadily climbing to the record-shattering apex of $450,000 in June, home prices are at long last taking the...
Jun 14, 2022 | Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jun 9, 2022 (Getty Images) First-time homebuyers who manage to snag a house today have every reason to be excited. Congratulations! Yet once you move in and start decorating, watch out: A whole lot can go wrong. When it comes to...
Mar 16, 2022 | Real Estate, Trends
By Clare TrapassoMar 16, 2022 (Getty Images) More Hispanic Americans are becoming homeowners, but the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed them down. Hispanic buyers are eager to own their own homes, but they’re running up against many of the obstacles plaguing the overall...