Home buyers rejoice when interest rates drop, but rising interest rates can actually be a good thing for investors. Because high rates make homes less affordable, the rental market improves, giving real... Read more »
The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for many Americans as both home prices and insurance premiums are on the rise. Over the past decade, home prices have nearly doubled, according... Read more »
A state-level program in Connecticut that pays caregivers living with loved ones who require special attention, and is designed to facilitate aging in place, is seeing a surge in demand across the... Read more »
In real estate, the trajectory of mortgage rates holds profound significance. As interest rates rise, they cast a formidable influence on the dynamics of the real estate market. This article delves into... Read more »
MacFarlane Partners’ Landon Taylor and GH Palmer Associates’ Geoff Palmer with 427 West 5th Street (MacFarlane Partners, Getty, Google Maps) UPDATED, Feb. 2, 2024, 12:13 p.m.: When MacFarlane Partners finished Park Fifth,... Read more »
Could 2024 be the worst year ever for real estate wire fraud? As home purchases declined in 2023, fraudsters have increased the sophistication and tenacity of their tactics, preparing for the next... Read more »
Homebuyers are proving to have some pretty thick skin. Home prices are still rising, supply is getting leaner, mortgage rates are going up and competition is intense. Yet despite all the headwinds,... Read more »
The rising cost of homeowners insurance is weighing more heavily on American homeowners and buyers, according to a survey published Wednesday by Mphasis Digital Risk, a technology services company serving the residential... Read more »
In many communities, homeowners and homebuyers have been hit with eye-popping property tax increases. It is costing more for schools and governments to pay for services. And homes in many communities have... Read more »