Home equity is up and rates are down. But homeowners refuse to tap into equity for major financial goals like a college education or home improvements. Is that a mistake?
Home prices are high but there’s hope for home buyers. Falling rates should make homeownership more affordable as the Fed seeks to cut rates in 2019.
Renters stay renters often because they overestimate the difficulty of qualifying for a mortgage. Many are surprised that they can buy a home immediately.
Millennials often experience buyer’s remorse due to high repair costs and lower financial stability than their parents had at this age. How can generation combat buyer’s remorse and realize the long-term benefits of homeownership?
Trade wars, ironically, can help the housing market by inducing rock-bottom rates. But they can also make building materials more expensive, driving up home prices. Are trade wars a net benefit for home buyers?
Very few houses turn into “forever” homes. But that begs a question: What the minimum amount of time you should stay put before moving?
Many soon-to-be parents strive to buy a home and stop renting. But they may not be able to afford a home in their current location. That’s why it pays to at least consider the least expensive city to have a baby in.
Not everyone is cut out to own a home. There are risks involved with this purchase. You could lose money. You’ll be responsible for upkeep and repairs. And some people make better homeowner candidates than others.
The best day of the year to sell a home is quickly approaching. A new study reveals that sellers should prepare to sell in the early days of summer.