Tag Archives: Buying
Return of house flipping eases housing crunch in some states
Source: Chicago Tribune While house flipping helped fuel the housing crisis a decade ago, industry experts say a current wave of house flipping is helping to ease a shortage of affordable housing in some parts of the country. The...
Read More ›Before you buy that home, avoid utility bill shock
Source: CNBC Housing affordability isn't just about your monthly mortgage or rent payment. Utility bills can also add up. Median spending on utilities is $2,715 per year – or $226 per month – for single-family homes,...
Read More ›10 priciest metros where buyers can score the most down payment...
Source: Realtor.com Trying to buy a first home in some of the most expensive housing markets is difficult as you try to save enough money for a down payment. What many would-be home buyers don’t realize is there is a tremendous amount...
Read More ›Immigrants are closing gap in homeownership
Source: USA Today Immigrants are gaining on U.S.-born residents in homeownership, a positive development that’s likely enhancing their contribution to the economy, a Trulia study shows. Half of immigrants in the country owned homes last year,...
Read More ›More first-timers are now buying homes
Source: Associated Press First-time home buyers may be entering the market in greater numbers than industry watchers had assumed, according to a Zillow survey. Over the past year, nearly half of home sales have gone to first-timers....
Read More ›Five signs you’re ready to buy your first home
Source: Washington Post Purchasing a home, especially for a first-time buyer, can be extremely stressful. As the housing market improves, many people are thinking about becoming homeowners, but how do you know if you’re ready? If...
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