As Millennials begin to enter the home buying market in larger numbers, homes will get a little smaller, laundry rooms will be essential, and home technology will become increasingly prevalent, says panelists during an International Builders’ Show press conference on home trends and Millennials’ home preferences held last week. NAHB Assistant Vice President of Research […]
Thanks to the popularity of the inaugural Best Ski Towns for Real Estate Investing list for 2014, the RealtyTrac editorial team sacrificed their precious holidays to endure the toils of travel to idyllic ski resort towns and the trials of rigorously testing champagne-powered ski slopes all for the sake of bringing our readers a new […]
Several outlets were reporting Friday that stocks of Zillow (Z) and Trulia (TRLA) had soared by midday on talk of expectations that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to green-light the merger between the two online listing giants. Shareholders of the two firms approved the acquisition, but the deal was still awaiting regulatory approval […]
Once exclusive to wealthy, eco-conscious homeowners, rooftop solar panels are becoming an increasingly common fixture in residential housing – and homebuyers are taking notice. According to a new report funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, homebuyers have consistently been willing to pay more for a property with owned solar photovoltaic systems (PV), regardless of […]
Homeowners often consider various remodeling and replacement projects as a way to add value to their homes. Some projects add more value and better recoup their costs than others, according to REALTORS® who rated small and exterior projects as the most valuable home improvement projects in the 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. Compiled annually […]
Baby, it’s cold outside! As temperatures dip, many homeowners are looking at ways to save on energy costs. Luckily, it doesn’t take a fortune to invest in smart technology for your home. In fact, many technology upgrades can be made for under $300. And while the upfront cost may be low, the potential savings are […]
Not every home on the block has a thermostat that can be remotely controlled by a smart phone…Yet! Although still a growing trend, adding these relatively inexpensive technologies to enhance your home’s “smarts” has the potential to increase your monthly savings, help ensure safety and can boost your home’s re-sale value. A recent survey from […]
It would be normal to think that people with millions of dollars at their disposal would retain the best lawyers to help plan their estate. Sadly, poor financial advice is not above the rich and famous. Many celebrities gather diversified fortunes during their career. Around every corner, it seems, are friends, acquaintances or family members […]
(MCT)—Question: I am self-employed and make a good living. I want to buy a house, but it’s hard to document my income. So I’ve been getting turned down for a mortgage, even though I’m willing to make a large down payment. Any hope for me? —Trevor Answer: With banks and the federal government tightening lending […]
(MCT)—Question: I am self-employed and make a good living. I want to buy a house, but it’s hard to document my income. So I’ve been getting turned down for a mortgage, even though I’m willing to make a large down payment. Any hope for me? —Trevor Answer: With banks and the federal government tightening lending […]
