by Vernon Jones | Oct 1, 2024 | News
Homeowners in the U.S. are sitting on their highest share of home equity since the 1950s, following a period of rapid price increases. Equity, measured as a share of total real estate value for owner-occupied homes, hit 72.7% in the second quarter of 2024, the highest...
by Vernon Jones | Aug 8, 2024 | News
Where you live might be just as important as how you live when it comes to longevity. Many people might equate wellness with coastal California breezes or Florida sunshine, but the healthiest counties in America actually dominate the Midwest, according to the U.S....
by Vernon Jones | Jul 18, 2024 | News
In a nation obsessed with supersizing, American houses keep ballooning. Now, local officials are scrambling to curb mansion bloat. “How big is a house?” mused Jeremy Samuelson, planning director for East Hampton, N.Y., where a working group recently proposed slashing...
by Vernon Jones | Jul 18, 2024 | News
Think your rent is just too damn high? Here’s a shocking reality check: Rents have actually been falling annually every month for nearly a year. Rents in America have declined year over year for the past 11 months in a row, according to a new Realtor.com® report. The...
by JHOAdmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
When applying for a mortgage, your credit score plays a critical role in determining your eligibility and the terms of your loan. A credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness based on factors such as your payment history, outstanding debts,...
by JHOAdmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Nationwide, 6.4% of home sellers cut their asking prices during May, the highest share since November 2022. By the numbers, the median asking price dropped roughly $3,000 to $416,623, the first such decline in six months. Additionally, for-sale supply is growing more...