by Jim Crowder | Jun 17, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
New data suggests that rent prices have begun to relax as inventory picks up, providing people with many more options than before. At the beginning of this year, 54,000 new apartments were created while the demand required approximately 27,000. As the number of vacant...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 16, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
As the housing market heats up, an increasing number of home seekers are losing out on home price bids. Experts explain that the higher bid may not always be the best offer, and offer tips on how you can better your chances of winning a bidding war. Sellers...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 13, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
A large number of Americans are set to retire in the next couple of years, and many have made plans to either downsize their living areas or move to a more attractive location upon retirement. Moving can be expensive at any age, but during retirement it can be...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 12, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications increased 10.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis last week from the week prior. The Refinance Index also improved, increasing 11% while the adjustable Purchase Index jumped 9%, and the unadjusted...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 11, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
U.S. Home prices in many large cities increased last month according to Trulia. Home prices have increased at the slowest rate seen in over a year showing signs of stabilizing according to recent data. This may suggest that the housing market is becoming healthier....
by Jim Crowder | Jun 10, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Remodeling any room can become an expensive job, but according to the Remodeling 2014 Cost vs. Value report, kitchen remodeling tops the list of most expensive rooms to remodel in the house. The cost of a major kitchen remodel averages around $54,909, while a minor...
