Most Americans and Canadians believe their governments aren’t doing enough to provide affordable housing for their populations, according to a new survey by Habitat for Humanity.
Childcare costs undermines middle-class housing aspirations
June 19, 2017 by
Upper-middle-class families are more likely than low or upper-class families to rely on their extended family for childcare, according to the Zillow Housing Aspirations Report
5 reasons why homeownership rates in the U.S. remain so low
June 13, 2017 by
Although local job markets are improving and borrowers can enjoy historically low mortgage rates, the U.S. homeownership rate remains stuck near a 50-year low because of a perverse mix of affordability challenges, student loan debt, tight credit conditions and housing supply shortages. Those are the findings of a new white paper titled, “Hurdles to Homeownership: […]
Dodd-Frank Act set to be overhauled following House vote
June 12, 2017 by
The House voted on Thursday to roll back many of the banking rules under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which increased regulatory oversight of financial institutions.
President Trump vows to increase American home ownership
June 5, 2017 by
President Donald Trump has pledged to strengthen America’s middle class by eliminating some of the rules and regulations, and cutting certain taxes that he believes are preventing them from buying their homes.
Middle class African-Americans, Hispanics, priced out of home ownership in largest U.S. metros
June 2, 2017 by
Just 18 percent of homes listed for sale in the U.S.’s 30 biggest metro areas were affordable for middle-class Hispanic families in 2016, and just 14 percent were within the financial reach of African-American families
3 home insurance myths you need to dispel
May 30, 2017 by
The vast majority of mortgage lenders require that their customers buy home insurance as part of the deal, but many buyers are confused over what is and isn’t covered in their policy.
National home values surpass housing bubble peak
May 26, 2017 by
National home values have surpassed the peak hit during the housing bubble and are at their highest value in more than a decade
Good schools are in short supply for home buyers, experts warn
May 24, 2017 by
Buyers aren’t just struggling to find homes in these times of critical low inventory – they’re also finding it just as hard to find suitable schools for their kids.
5 Ways to Assess the Real Estate Market in Your Area
May 20, 2017 by
Real estate can be a very rewarding profession and a terrific investment. But to profit from it in either case, you have to have a good understanding of your target market. If you don’t know when and what to buy or sell, you might
