It may not be taking over yet, but it’s a trend. Boomers, tired of the maintenance of their large family homes, are downsizing and renting instead of staying put.
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Housing market showing signs of stability at last
It appears the housing market is finally balancing out. According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com’s Andrea Riquier, there’s fresh evidence that the housing market is gaining some stability after
Homeownership numbers healthy but may be peaking
Homeownership has been on the rise, according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors, using the latest U.S. Census figures. “More Americans became homeowners in the spring,
New study shows millennials still believe in the American Dream
A recent 2018 Bank of the West study dealing with the buying habits of millennials indicates the equity-shy demographic is now turning to real estate as the cornerstone of their
Home Equity Continues to Climb
According to the newly released CoreLogic Q3 2017 Home Equity Analysis, homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63 percent of all homeowners) have collectively seen their equity increase 11.8 percent year-over-year, representing
Homeownership Remains Top Priority Among Consumers
The dream of owning a home is still viewed as the number one long-term financial goal for Americans, with 54 percent saying it was their primary long-term financial objective. This
Student Loan Debt Delays Home Buying By Seven Years
A new study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Student Assistance shows that the weight of student debt can cause new home buyers to delay entering
Survey shows Americans upbeat about homeownership
The majority of homeowners and renters view home ownership as a good investment, according to the results of a recent survey by Digital Risk. Conducted between May 26 and June
Fewer Americans Have Negative Equity
Negative equity is something every homeowner hopes to avoid. Having negative equity can greatly complicate any plans you might have for selling or refinancing your home, not to mention make
NAR Survey Shows Improved Perception of Housing Market
More Americans Feel Good About the Housing Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of its 10th Housing Pulse Survey, showing that perceptions of the housing market
