Trading Up Costs $450 More a Month, With Exceptions
There are many benefits to trading up to a home with more square footage, especially for growing families. But with more house comes more cost, and, as a recent analysis…
Baby Boomers Poised to Influence the Housing Market
Whether they decide to move from their current homes or age in place, the decisions baby boomers and other older homeowners make during the next few years could significantly impact…
Dispelling the Myth About Millennials and Homeownership
“The American Dream of homeownership is as strong today as ever.” That's the belief of HUD Secretary Julián Castro, who in a May 10 address at the National Association of…
In Drought-Ridden California, the Classic Lawn Loses Ground
As the drought continues in California, green lawns are giving way to more water-friendly xeriscapes. The well-known grass of front lawns and golf course fairways is being replaced with drought-resistant…
Americans Think Homeownership is a Sound Investment
If you are like a majority of Americans, you have faith in home buying and believe you can sell you home for at least the price you paid for it.…
Challenging Current Housing Trends
Over the last few years, two disconcerting trends have been rearing their ugly heads in the housing industry. The first is that household formation has been standing still while the…
Leased Solar Panels Can Complicate, or Kill a Home Sale
Although solar is an increasingly popular way to be environmentally friendly and save money on power bills, it is also becoming a hurdle to selling a home. The issue lies…
