Retirement housing costs and the effects of inequality. Research from JCHS spotlights the financial challenges seniors face finding affordable housing. America’s aging population is facing considerable financial challenges when it comes to housing inequality. Research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) underscores the severity of these challenges. The number of older adults [...]
Top 10 best places to retire in the U.S. in 2020. Housing affordability, desirability, health care and overall happiness were factored into rankings to find the best places for retirees to spend their retirement. Top 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020 Retirement is a milestone that can bring, freedom, purpose, enjoyment [...]
Top 10 most profitable home renovations. A recent remodeling impact report shows which home improvement projects are most profitable for resale. If you’re thinking about making some home renovations but aren’t sure which renovations are most profitable for resale, we’ve got some insights that will help you make a smart decision. A new report by [...]
Fall home maintenance checklist 2019: 10 things to do this autumn. Seasonal maintenance can reduce energy costs and help prevent emergency repairs over winter. Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist 2019 While you’re enjoying the arrival of Autumn—and pumpkin-spiced everything, you should start thinking about your fall home maintenance checklist. Homeowners who take their seasonal home [...]
Best time to buy airline tickets for Thanksgiving 2019. The delay in returning the Boeing 737 Max to operations might throw a wrench in your travel plans. Planning a trip home for the holidays? Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets for Thanksgiving 2019 The best time to buy airline tickets for Thanksgiving 2019 is between [...]
Home renovation costs for 2020. Here's how much home projects like kitchen remodels, cabinet refacing and deck construction will really cost. Homeowners are grossly underestimating home renovation costs. It turns out, home renovation costs for 2020 are skyrocketing. In a recent survey by Discover Personal Loans, nearly 80 percent percent of Americans underestimated how much [...]
Peak hurricane season 2019: are you prepared? As Hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Fernand bare down Gabrielle strengthens over the Atlantic. Peak Hurricane Season 2019: Are You Prepared? Most hurricane seasons to date have had six hurricanes, but this year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts five to nine hurricanes in the Atlantic [...]
Latest housing market news for 2019. Home sales are up but can the national supply keep up with the demand from homebuyers? Home sales increased by 2.5 percent in July, according to the latest national housing market report by RE/MAX. The jump was enough to end nine months of year-over-year inventory growth as the number [...]
Millennial burnout and financial stress delay the American Dream. Millennials dream of a future with financial independence before anything else. Millennial Burnout and Financial Stress Delay American Dream Millennial burnout caused by financial stress is a huge reason why this generational cohort is rethinking the traditional American Dream. Burnout is a sense of chronic physical [...]
Real estate market 2019: Where are homes selling fast? Realtor.com looked at areas where homes had the most page views and the fewest days on the market. We’re in the middle of the 2019 real estate market and homes in these neighborhoods are selling much faster than the national median of 56 days on the [...]
