Consumer sentiment is changing, as 77 percent of them now say they believe now is a good time to sell a house, according to a recent survey.
Homeowners believe renovations are the best reason to tap home equity
September 27, 2018 by
With home prices on the rise in most parts of the country, homeowners are sitting on top of record amounts of home equity. But with most homeowners showing a reluctance to tap into that wealth, Bankrate.com says its latest survey shows plenty of reasons why it might be worth taking out a loan to unlock
As housing shortages bite, more buyers would be willing to live in a haunted house
October 13, 2017 by
With tight inventories across the nation leading to a dwindling supply of homes available for sale, a large number of consumers say they’d consider living in a haunted home if it met their needs. The spooky finding came from a recent survey of more than 1,000 consumers by Realtor.com. The survey found that 33 percent
Down payments are major concern for homebuyers, Zillow study finds
January 16, 2017 by
It costs more than two thirds of the average annual income to cobble together a 20 percent down payment on a home, which is why many potential homebuyers say saving for a down payment is one of their top concerns.
Do Malls Have a Future?
October 27, 2014 by
For commercial real estate investors the question about the future of shopping malls continues to be unanswered. As online sales grow, it’s estimated that 400 of the once 1,100 enclosed malls across the country have either closed or been transformed for another use. Some investors believe malls will find ways to remain relevant in the
Florida’s Foreclosure Rates Show Strong Upward Trend
October 17, 2012 by
While most of the states in USA are experiencing, what the experts are identifying as a drop in the foreclosure rate, the state of Florida has been displaying strong trends against this and have been witnessing rising foreclosure rates all over the state. This includes real estate properties from the Lincoln road Miami Beach to the more posh and elegant sunset islands Miami Beach.
