To those of us who were homeowners ten years ago, “foreclosure” was a word we heard frequently on the daily news or saw happening in our neighborhoods. It scared many
Are net-zero energy homes the housing trend of the future?
A lot of people said it could someday happen, but perhaps only a few of us thought it actually would. More homes may soon be energy-free, according to a recent
Mixed bag for buyers and sellers forecast for 2019
It’s that time of year when people look back on the past year but also like to take a leap forward, trying to take a peek at what 2019 has
Homebuilders see green in abandoned golf courses
For decades, golf course homes were sold as the ideal location for golfers and non-golfers alike — a place where one could have a permanently manicured view of greens, massive
It pays to be a homeowner in much of the U.S. right now
If you’re a homeowner and live in certain parts of the country, your net worth may have just got larger. Gains in equity across the nation indicate that it pays
New homes under $300K increasingly disappearing
As housing inventory continues to tighten, builders are trying to bolster the market by adding new construction. But with rising costs and limited available lots, the steep price tag for
Home prices begin to drop in higher-end markets
As demand soars, many home buyers have been hoping for changes in the U.S. housing market that would make buying more affordable. Those buyers frustrated by losing out on bidding
Sellers positioned to turn hefty profits in high demand real estate markets
In-demand real estate markets of the U.S. are seeing a sizable inventory jump, with sellers looking to turn profits, according to a realtor.com® report released earlier this month.
California’s San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa
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
Spring home buying frenzy continues into summer
Big demand; small inventory. Spring home buyers are pounding the pavement at a furious pace, but the pickings are getting ever slimmer, according to recent news reports.
Spring is traditionally the