States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
More Listings, Lower Rates This Week
The market perks up with a recent influx of fresh housing listings, and the week ending March 28 sees a dip in mortgage rates
Mortgage Rates Set to Remain Higher for Longer
After the Fed's announcement on Wednesday that it is holding interest rates steady, homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage rates will have to keep waiting
A Haven For Young Adults, Boston Is One Of The Hottest Housing Markets
With several colleges and universities in the area, and with a strong local economy offering solid job growth, Boston is attracting…
10 Housing Market Trends To Monitor In 2017
Given that housing isn’t cheap, the job market and housing market go hand-in-hand. Next year, if jobs are plentiful and well-paying,…
Buy Or Rent? Consult The Chart
The choice of buying or renting varies depending on the situation, and Business Insider created a 12-point chart that…
SolarCity’s Musk Claims New Solar Roof Cost Can Be Less Than Conventional Roof
Elon Musk now says that SolarCity could deliver its solar roof product at a lower cost than a conventional roof even without considering the…
Rising Interest Rates Could Further Slow Inventory And Keep Renters From Buying
When Donald Trump was elected president, prescient renters got chills running down their spines.
Business…
Older Homeowners Face Rising Mortgage Debt
Retirement may have to wait.
The New York Times reports that a growing number of older homeowners…
Mortgage Rates Remain Low Despite Sharp Jump Since Election
Wall Street is optimistic about the president-elect’s plans for infrastructure spending and tax cuts
Luxurious Second-Homes Considered A Savvy Investment
Amid economic and political uncertainty, high-end buyers want to put their money into tangible properties
Energy Efficiency
Partnership Expands Financing Options for Residential Energy Efficiency
Renovate America and the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) announced a partnership in March
At Tax Time, A Few Thoughts
Tax changes over the years have rendered the mortgage interest tax deduction nearly useless
