How much can I afford to spend on a house? There are four factors home buyers should evaluate when setting a budget to buy a house and avoid this situation. How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House? Taking a realistic look at finances and setting a firm budget is a crucial step [...]
How much do I have to pay in real estate taxes? The answer can be found in the purchase contract that was signed at closing. Q: I am trying to find out about the real estate taxes on the home I bought just about two years ago. What I need to know is how much [...]
Gen Z: homeowners by age 30? Gen Z wants to buy a home in 5 years, but most early adults still receive financial support from parents. Nearly 60 percent of Gen Z wants to buy a home within the next five years, meaning they would become homeowners by the age of 30, according to research [...]
Are Millennials Buying Homes? Millennials now have the largest share of new mortgages by dollar volume, but most of them have regrets about buying a home. Are Millennials buying homes? It looks like the answer is yes: Millennials are finally becoming homeowners. Millennials now account for the largest share of new mortgages by dollar volume [...]
Are you ever too old to buy your first home? Of course not! Just make sure you understand what’s required of you as a homeowner and a real estate investor before you buy. Q: I am almost 61 years old and single. I moved to Baltimore and would like to buy a small two-flat to [...]
Which states have the highest property taxes? A new analysis ranks states by property tax rates to determine which states have the highest property taxes. Property taxes are a hot button for homeowners. That’s because no matter where you live, discussion around who pays the highest property taxes is bound to come up in conversation. [...]
What you need to know about buying a home in 2019. From low housing inventory to mortgage rate hikes, let these four tips be your guide. In the twenty-five years or so that we’ve been writing this column, we’ve started each new year with a look back at the year that was (in this case, [...]
Housing forecast highlights you need to know. Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or investing in real estate here’s what you need to know about the housing market in 2019. It’s that time of year again. In addition to unwrapping packages and stuffing yourself with sweets, real estate industry observers have been at [...]
Real estate challenges and opportunities in the New Year. Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or investing in real estate here’s what you need to know about the housing market in 2019. As we start 2019, there are some important changes that you need to know about, starting with the increased loan limits [...]
When’s the best time to buy a house? ATTOM Data Solutions analyzed over 18 million single-family home and condo sales over the past 5 years for the answer. If you plan to close on a home purchase soon, you’re in luck! Seven of the 10 best days to buy a house are in December. The [...]
