Affordable options for first time buyers in the new home market are almost non-existent, according to a new report from the U.S. Commerce Department.
U.S. Home values appreciate at fastest rate in 2 years
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
U.S. home values are up 5.5 percent over the past year according to the September Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. This is the fastest pace of appreciation in more than two years.
Is Increased House Flipping Cause for Alarm?
October 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Flipping houses has been a mainstay of the real estate investment market for decades. Speculative house flipping hit its highest point in 2005 – 2007, shortly before the national real estate market crashed along with the overall economy. Today, the house flipping market has hit its highest point since that devastating economic downturn. It’s worthwhile to reflect on the possibility this is a red flag for another economic slump to come.
Buy-to-Let is Still a Great Way to Generate an Income In France
October 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It is still very much the case that there are a potentially rewarding property investment opportunities in France, as long as you understand and are prepared for all of the fiscal and official compliance requirements that you will have to negotiate along the way
Shipping container home trend hits the U.S.
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The global trend to transform shipping containers into affordable housing or commercial spaces is hitting the U.S.
‘Fixer-uppers’ losing popularity as low inventories bite, Zillow says
October 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
Rising home prices and tough buyer competition may be giving sellers more flexibility to list their home for sale “as-is” without needing to fix it up first.
Is immigration the key to eliminating neighborhood blight?
October 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A report has been published that suggests immigrants could be vital to helping blighted neighborhoods recover, but it seems their potential is being ignored by those in authority.
Lady Gaga buys Frank Zappa’s Laurel Canyon home in $5.25M deal
October 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The singer/performance artist is said to have bought Frank Zappa’s estate in the Laurel Canyon neighbourhood of Hollywood Hills for US$5.25 million
Tips To Find a House to Flip in 2016
October 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
House flipping can be an excellent opportunity to invest in the real estate market and turn a profit relatively quickly, but it’s also full of obstacles.
How will the real estate market fare in 2017?
October 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
You wouldn’t find many forecasts about the real estate market that go beyond 2016. But predictions and forecasts are exactly what give you an edge over the competition and a monopoly among customers.
