Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)
Homeowners feel the squeeze as tax bills climb, but appeals remain rare
by Nick Pipitone Apr 23
Carl Medford
Carl Medford writes about the factors that are keeping the real estate market in a holding pattern
by Carl Medford Mar 18
Spring market shows early signs of green shoots
A record number of homes relisted in January, signaling growing consumer confidence
Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
The company says it has processed more than 1M appeals, delivering average annual savings of $774 per homeowner
by Nick Pipitone Feb 25
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down from the company
After 20 years as CEO of one of the largest companies in real estate, Kelman says he now plans to find a role outside of the industry
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
'Hidden' homeownership costs locking potential buyers in place
Households have deferred moving, partially due to high 'hidden' homeownership costs such as property taxes, insurance and climate change, according to a report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 7
Homes are no longer affordable for the average American, report says
Home prices could be reaching a breaking point, new report says, as housing affordability drops to lowest level since 2007. The median price of homes and condos is a record $351,250
by Taylor Anderson Sep 29
What's behind highest inflation since 1982? Just ask homeowners
The prices of shelter, food and electricity rose substantially in January, driving most of the inflation felt throughout the US, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Feb 10
Northeast markets continue to be most at-risk due to pandemic
Parts of New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., were most vulnerable to economic impacts of the pandemic during the third quarter
Growing number of homeowners feel 'house rich and cash poor'
Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
PNC Bank debuts latest budget-based property search tool
Tool presents listings in relation to user's housing budget
by Teke Wiggin May 8
Zillow Group's RealEstate.com: Homeownership cost tool included?
Real estate giant may be taking a cue from startup TLCengine
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 26