Homebuyers and builders alike often assume that new home construction is best suited for the warmer months of spring and summer. Many perceive cold temperatures and harsh weather to be … Continue reading →

Many homeowners, notably younger ones, are attracted to do-it-yourself home projects, according to the National Association of Realtors®‘ (NAR) 2019 Remodeling Impact Report: DIY. In fact, homeowners may even be … Continue reading →

If you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, you’ve undoubtedly heard that it needs to be in the best possible shape to attract legit buyers. But what … Continue reading →

New year, new house. That’s the plan, right? But the daily habits that only cost a couple bucks here and there may be doing more damage to your budget than … Continue reading →

The U.S. has about 7.4 million vacation and second homes, or about 5.6 percent of the total housing stock, according to a recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis … Continue reading →

While the planet we live on has suited human needs for thousands of years, Earth’s bounty may not last forever. Based on research and observation, scientists and environmentalists have good … Continue reading →

Millennials who put off homeownership may be severely curtailing their ability to build wealth over their lifetimes, warns a new report from the Urban Institute. Buying a home at an … Continue reading →

Housing affordability concerns are sparking a slowdown in new-home construction. Single-family housing starts fell 1.8 percent in October compared to the previous month, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday. “This … Continue reading →

In response to rising home prices, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will raise the national conforming loan limit for 2019 by 6.9 percent – from $453,100 this year to … Continue reading →

Fear of making The Wrong Decision can be the great immobilizer when it comes to buying real estate. • Fear that this is “the wrong time” to buy has kept many … Continue reading →