December home sales slump to close out worst year since 1995

December home sales slump to close out worst year since 1995

A delivery man delivers packages in a Los Angeles neighborhood on January 17, 2024.  Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes fell 1% in December compared... Read more »
Existing home sales are working from a historic low bar

Existing home sales are working from a historic low bar

Today, we saw existing home sales slip a bit month to month, which isn’t surprising to me as purchase application data started its positive run in November. That data line typically looks... Read more »
Judge Puts Moratorium on Home Upgrades in Beverly Hills

Judge Puts Moratorium on Home Upgrades in Beverly Hills

A court has determined that the penalty for Beverly Hills failing to plan for affordable housing is a moratorium on home improvement permits for such residents as Jeff Bezos, Leonardo DiCaprio and... Read more »
Top Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid — RISMedia

Top Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid — RISMedia

Selling a home can be complex and challenging. Avoiding the common pitfalls is essential for successful sales. There are many things prospective sellers should know before listing their homes. Maximum Real Estate... Read more »
Home Stager Reveals 4 Hot Trends for 2024

Home Stager Reveals 4 Hot Trends for 2024

Homes today fulfill a lot more purposes, providing comfort, wellness and an eco-friendly and personalized space—all in a technological way. Home layouts are being reconfigured, too. Dining rooms have become nearly extinct,... Read more »
High housing costs have kept 31% of Gen Z adults living at home

High housing costs have kept 31% of Gen Z adults living at home

These days, housing affordability is a struggle for nearly everyone. But for young adults just starting out, soaring home prices and sky-high rents have become one of the greatest obstacles to making it... Read more »
Is Embattled Former NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre Selling This .4M Virginia Home?

Is Embattled Former NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre Selling This $2.4M Virginia Home?

Last week, Wayne LaPierre, longtime CEO and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) announced his resignation from the organization. The gun rights lobbyist, who is currently embroiled in a... Read more »
Average Home Appreciation Over 30 Years: How to Calculate?

Average Home Appreciation Over 30 Years: How to Calculate?

If you own a house or plan to buy one, you might be curious about how much your property will appreciate over 30 years. Home appreciation is the increase in value of... Read more »
5 ways to afford your first home

5 ways to afford your first home

Buying a home is a major financial undertaking, so much so that a growing number of Americans are struggling to meet that milestone. For one thing, the homeownership rate among Millennials has... Read more »
Top Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid — RISMedia

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Appraisals — RISMedia

One of the most essential steps when buying a house or refinancing your existing home is the appraisal. Appraisals can make or break a real estate transaction. Appraisers have significant power in... Read more »