Survey: Millennials Are Surprisingly Traditional When it Comes To This
Recognized as the most digital savvy generation in U.S. history, millennials are well known for buying everything, from smartphones to clothing, online or with mobile...
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Why Your House Is Not an Investment
If you’re like most people, you were raised with the idea that the ultimate sign of success is when you buy a home. You may...
How Much Can You ‘Really’ Afford to Spend on a Home?
Financial experts say we should spend around 30% of our after-tax income on housing, but for many of us that number is considerably more....
How Much Do You Need to Make to Buy a Home?
On a national level, the average median home price in the U.S. is $222,700, meaning if you have good credit and get a 30-year fixed...
How Buying a Historic Home Can Save You Money
Choose a good realtor. Inquire about available properties in historic districts. Select a realtor that is familiar with the value and significance of buying a...
Home Tweet Home
When it comes to real estate, location is everything—not just the location of the home, but also the location of the buyer, seller, and the...
Mortgage Companies Forgiving Homeowners Big Time
First report of the foreclosure abuse settlement shows banks swiftly pardoned half of the $20 bil required...
How to Negotiate the Best Deal on a Home
Standard & Poor’s noted at the end of 2010 that six markets—including Atlanta, Miami, and Seattle—had reached their lowest levels since 2006....
5 Steps Towards Homeownership
How to get into the house of your dreams without landing yourself in a nightmare of financial trouble...
Rent or Buy? In Which Cities Is It Better to Own or Pay a Landlord?
Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas top picks for planting homeownership roots...