Finding suitable land at a reasonable price is posing a big challenge for the real estate market. On the other hand, current landowners are...
The Home Designs Gaining, Losing Popularity
Do buyers still want granite countertops in the kitchen or tile floors in the bathroom? Find out the materials that are hot or not in new-home...
Bidding Wars: Don’t Blindly Take Highest Offer
As home prices rapidly increase, make sure your sellers understand that offers with an appraisal contingency could be a gamble.
5 Hidden Costs Making Tiny Homes Expensive
“Tiny house regret” is becoming a thing, as homeowners who downsized to the extreme to...
Is the Demise of 1% Loans a Good Thing?
Home buyers using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s low down payment programs, which will go by the wayside in November, often end up paying more...
Lenders Further Relax Standards as Prices Soar
Some industry experts say this won’t be a repeat of the free-wheeling days that led to the last housing crash, but others are raising alarms...
8 Best Cities for Aging in Place
Retiring baby boomers are modifying their homes so they can live independently for as long as possible. These places have the most listings...
Survey: Pets Drive Millennials’ Decision to Buy
Recent home buyers ages 18 to 36 rank more space for their dogs higher than marriage or having children as a motivation for purchasing.
Big Slowdown in Growth of Rental Rates
Monthly costs are falling the most in some of the country's largest cities. Find out where.
Which Grocery Store Lifts Home Values Most?
Homeowners living near these three grocers are earning the most profit at resale, according to a new study.