Rental rates are declining along with home prices in the majority of the nation, according to new reports. It’s good news for renters, but another sign that the economy is weakening as job losses and worsening consumer confidence force many renters to seek cheaper housing. The new studies also indicate that investors are less likely… Continue reading Rental Rates Drop
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Rent to Own Options on the Rise
Finding homes that can be rented with an option to buy are under going a re-birth as the nation’s real estate markets realize an extended slump in the majority of housing markets. The Rent-to-Own purchase is making a big come back. Gone are the days of booming real estate markets experiencing double digit inflation. Gone… Continue reading Rent to Own Options on the Rise
Time to Buy or Rent Housing
By David Wilkening Conventional wisdom has it that rental housing is throwing money away. But is it really in these times? Not necessarily. It depends in part on where you are located, but in many areas of the U.S. rents are being held down by the dramatic overbuilding of homes and condominiums. In hyper overbuilt… Continue reading Time to Buy or Rent Housing
Housing Market Home Values, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate News
Independent Forecasts Housing Predictor provides independent housing market forecasts on home values and mortgage rates for more than 230 cities in all 50 U.S. states, plus real estate news and analysis. Subscribe to Our Feed Housing Predictor constantly publishes new articles, updates home prices and adds new features. Add the feed to your RSS reader… Continue reading Housing Market Home Values, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate News
Wealth Effect of Real Estate
It’s as American as apple pie, Chevrolet and baseball. You may not know what it’s called, but if you live in the great U.S.A. it’s had a hold on you. The “Wealth Effect” of real estate can be addictive. It’s why so many of us go to the classified ads and the computer to check… Continue reading Wealth Effect of Real Estate
Ways to Invest without Lots of Cash
By Cathy Salustri With houses, condos and apartment buildings selling for a fraction of what they did a few years back, now just might be the time to invest. But how can a potential investor take advantage of the current real estate market without plunking down a lot of cash? While buyers won’t find a… Continue reading Ways to Invest without Lots of Cash
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Condo?
Is it Really Time to Buy a Condo? By Robert Jones Inventories are rising, prices are falling, investors are bailing out, and developers are getting desperate. For someone with a little extra cash, this may look like the perfect time to buy a new-construction condo. After all, you’re getting a brand-new building with slick finishes… Continue reading Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Condo?
Five Tips for New Home Buyers
With the first-time home buyer federal income tax credit of $8,000 this just might be the time to consider buying a home. But before you make that decision you may want to consider 5 tips that could help to determine if it’s truly the right time to shop for a home. #1 – Learn about… Continue reading Five Tips for New Home Buyers
Overwhelming Majority Favor Homeownership
By Mike Colpitts An overwhelming majority favor homeownership over renting despite the housing downturn, according to a new study. The results were found as part of a Fannie Mae survey that asked a variety of questions revolving homeownership and the economy. An astonishing 85% of respondants said they favor homeownership over renting based on the… Continue reading Overwhelming Majority Favor Homeownership
Top 10 Real Estate College Towns
Investors and parents shopping for rentals for college students might realize a sharp increase in rents when students go off to college this fall. Rents on homes and apartments rose an average of 4% in the U.S. in the last year, and higher rents are expected. Realtor.com released its second annual round-up of the top… Continue reading Top 10 Real Estate College Towns