A Loan Modification Could Help—or Leave You Homeless If You’re Not Careful
By Lisa Johnson Mandell A loan modification is often billed as a lifeline for homeowners in trouble. But if you ask Johnnie Jefferson, an 85-year-old resident of Richmond,...
Big Job Gains in December; Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256,000 in December, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported December 10. Employment...
Household Growth to Slow in Coming Decades, Harvard Report Finds
The number of U.S. households will grow over the next 10 years, but at a much slower pace than over the last 30 years. According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS)...
4 New Homebuyer Trends Expected to Emerge This Year
As we bid adieu to the listless 2024 residential real estate market, will business boom for you in 2025? With a new presidential administration and improved economy, homeowners who have made impressive...
How Much Does Home Staging Cost?
The cost of staging a home is not a one-price-fits-all situation. It can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on factors such as the size of the home, its location, whether you...
Housing Forecast 2025: Mortgage Rates To Stay Above 6% as Home Prices Grow
By Keith Griffith Mortgage rates will continue to average above 6% next year, and home prices will keep rising, the Realtor.com® economic research team predicts in its new 2025 housing...
HOA Fees Are On the Rise—Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home With Monthly Dues?
By Jillian Pretzel You’re looking through homes online and spot one you love. It looks great, it’s the perfect size, and the price is right. You scroll down to see it has a homeowners...
Protecting Home Equity: A Call to End Unjust Tax Foreclosure Policies
Property ownership is more than a financial investment; it is an embodiment of the American Dream and the foundation of solid and prosperous communities.However, an alarming practice known as...
