Many of us have an image of 60-somethings retiring, selling their house, and heading for the sun and sand of warmer climates. But a new study from PulteGroup finds that 62 percent of the Baby Boomers surveyed will stay in their home state — a 20 percent increase from just two years ago.
Fall an Attractive Time to Buy, Survey Finds
October 1, 2012 by
While it’s been a commonly held belief that spring and summer are big months for real estate activity, fall is also a popular time as buyers have a back-to-school mentality, want to be in their new house in time for the holidays, and are tax-minded in trying to buy by the end of the year, according to a new survey by ERA Real Estate.
Is 30% of Their Income Still the Reality for Renters?
September 25, 2012 by
An increasing number of Americans renters are becoming saddled with rents that exceed the industry norm of 30 percent of a family’s income, according to figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Builder Confidence, Existing Home Sales Continue to Rise
September 24, 2012 by
The U.S. housing market continues to show positive signs as existing home sales and builder confidence numbers were on the rise in August, according to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Homebuilders.
The Basics of Homeowners Insurance
September 20, 2012 by
Once you buy a house, there is chaos, stress, and excitement. But as the moving boxes are being unloaded and you’re deciding how to decorate, there is still an important item on your to-do list: obtain homeowners insurance.
Condo + Townhouse Market Showing New Signs of Life
September 17, 2012 by
Townhouses and condos are becoming an increasingly hot commodity as sales heat up, supply dwindles and builder activity is experiencing a revival throughout the country.
99 Housing Markets Improve in September; Americans More Optimistic
September 14, 2012 by
An increasing number of metro areas are experiencing improvements in the housing market, according to a survey released this week. The National Association of Homebuilders reported the number of U.S. housing markets that are perking up increased to 99 in September, up from 80 improving metro areas in August.
Six Quick Steps to Instant Curb Appeal This Fall
September 10, 2012 by
If your house is on the market, or you’re getting ready to sell, one of the first things to put on your to-do list is evaluate your curb appeal. Read on to find out just how you can do that…
U.S. Housing Market: Median Price Up, Quicker Sales Than Same Time Last Year
September 7, 2012 by
There’s encouraging news on the U.S. housing market on at least two fronts, with the national median sales price of existing homes rising over the last month, on the back of news that homes are now selling faster now than they were 12 months ago
