July 2016
We are certainly in an interesting environment for ownership housing. There is no doubt that demand is at a record level, but would-be home buyers continue to face an uphill battle against a constrained supply of listings, which has perpetuated stron...
Some home improvements cost more than they're worth. Before you get started on that home improvement project, take a moment to consider its potential return. To help you understand which projects offer the highest returns, we used the recent Remodeli...
Not too many years ago, buying a condo was considered a compromise move. Condos are more affordable, particularly for first-time buyers who have a tough time breaking into the housing market. Until recently the cheap entry fee entitled you to apartme...
Buying a home is likely to be one of the most important purchases you will make in your entire life, so it is only makes sense to take every possible step to limit the amount of risk you are exposing yourself to. For an increasing number of home buye...
Closing costs come as a surprise for many home buyers. Since closing costs are additional costs over and above the price of a home, you should be aware of these costs and budget at least 2.5% of the purchase price for closing, in addition to the down...