What is the American Dream if not a house and a yard at which to raise a family and enjoy the fruits of one's hard work? News outlets and policy makers talk much of how to make that dream more affordable for people.
The last few years took a toll on many sectors of the U.S. economy, home building prominent among them.
The COVID-19 pandemic created economic hardships for much of 2020 and 2021. Many, who could not do their jobs remotely, were laid off by employers on a temporary basis. In some cases, those contingent hiatuses became permanent unemployment.
If you own a home and are looking to upsize, downsize or purchase a home in another area, you may or may not need to sell your current house before hand to do so. Here are a couple of the most common options for doing so:
In the market for buying, selling or renting a home? Be sure you know and understand how real estate commissions work before you have a last minute surprise. In short, the commission you pay will come out of your net proceeds when you sell or rent a house.
Do you as a homeowners know the difference between a homeowner's insurance policy and a home warranty? There is a distinct difference between the two.
From time to time the terms "contingent" and "pending" are used interchangeably in a real estate transaction. While they have similar meanings, they are unique.
New technologies are continuing to be introduced and adapted by consumers to make homes "smarter." This "smart technology's" goal is to make life easier, safer and more convenient for homeowners.
It is no secret that consumer prices have gone up and we have been experiencing a high inflation rate in the United States. You may be using your savings to keep up with higher gas prices, food prices, consumer products prices and consumer service prices.