A third of all Americans missed housing payments in July
Of the 32% of Americans who didn't make a full housing payment, 19% made no payment at all while 13% paid a portion, according to an Apartment List survey released Wednesday,
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Helping first-time buyers? Learn about down payment assistance
Don't let the lack of a down payment hold your first-time buyers back. As an agent, you can help them overcome this hurdle by utilizing down payment assistance programs
by Bernice Ross Jun 10
48% of homeowners halted selling plans due to COVID-19 in April
According to Clever Real Estate's latest study, homeowners and homebuyers are altering their buying and selling plans to prep for a possible recession
by Marian McPherson May 12
$1,200 stimulus check made little difference for renters, owners
According to Apartment List's latest study, the nonpayment rate for stimulus check recipients was only 3 percent lower than for those who didn't receive the payment
by Marian McPherson May 7
4 ways to keep your energy bills low while you work from home
As shelter-in-place orders remain, Americans are spending significantly more on utilities. Here's how you can save money
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Thinking about refinancing your 30-year mortgage? Think again!
All those deals soliciting you to refinance your mortgage at today's low interest rates may sound great, but when you really dig into the numbers, that's often not the case. Here's why
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
Unexpected moves cost Americans an average of $2,300
New jobs, breakups and family emergencies were the most common reasons for an unexpected move, according to a survey by moving company Hire A Helper
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
New homeowners are flocking to Texas
The greatest number of homeowners who have lived in their homes for 10 years or fewer reside in Frisco, Texas, according to a recent study by 55places.com
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
The Homebuyer Files: 6 owners on the highs and lows of buying a home
Buyers share the ups and downs of financing the homes of their dreams — from navigating tax drama and securing 2 loans at once to relying on iBuyers to beat the competition
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22
A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a 5-year increase from 2009
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
According to a survey by SOLD.com, approximately half of homeowners don’t understand all their selling options
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Capitol dome in Washington, DC
Nation’s largest real estate trade group says Tax Cuts & Jobs Act has ‘punched a huge hole’ in incentives to own a home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 14
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Agents can save sellers time, money, liability and hassle
by Chris Rediger Jul 2
Why we can't count on current homeowners to boost low inventory
62% of homeowners don't plan on moving from their current residence
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Apartment List raises $50 million to add more kinds of listings
In a quest to become the Zillow of rentals, Apartment List will display more listings from individual owners—not just giant apartment complexes
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 18