For over a decade, the national home ownership rate has been declining. It peaked at 69.2% in 2004, but for the past Ten years, the rate continued to fall. Today the home ownership rate is less than 63%, the lowest in half a century. Some industry analysts are predicting further declines too, saying ... » Learn More about Don’t pay attention to home ownership level
Buying and Selling a home at the same time
The things that Really Makes Owners Wish to Move
Home owners entering the market are motivated to sell desiring either an upgrade or possibly a downsized home, finds a new survey conducted by realtor.com®. Home owners looking to move because of retirement or to lower their cost of living were the two biggest increases this current year in ... » Learn More about The things that Really Makes Owners Wish to Move
Redecorating Ideas for Your Empty Nest
Sure, you could possibly leave that cluttered room to be a shrine for your college freshman, but wouldn't you love to use that space? Break this news to your kid gently, don't throw anything out without talking to them and keep some closet space open for when they come back to visit. Then consider ... » Learn More about Redecorating Ideas for Your Empty Nest
Home pricing procedures you can’t afford to ignore
Landing on the right selling price, though simple in principle, is a complex endeavor. It is not enough to merely throw a number out there and hope buyers will like the things they see. If for nothing else, neglecting your due diligence is a sure-fire way to hurt the home’s chances of selling in a ... » Learn More about Home pricing procedures you can’t afford to ignore
Spread the Word: Home equity Is definitely Increasing
Property owners, on average, saw a gain in equity of $11,000 this past year, as outlined by data from CoreLogic. In states like California, Oregon, and Washington, home owners have experienced average increases of nearly $30,000 per person. Spread the Word: Home equity Is definitely ... » Learn More about Spread the Word: Home equity Is definitely Increasing
