Top Cities for Housing Market Stability
SmartAsset’s 2018 list of the top cities for growth and stability in housing was recently published. Typically when a housing market appreciates, often property owners start fearing the wors. They...
View Article32,000 Smart Homes Susceptible to Hacking
According to reports from security and risk management data provider CSO, some 32,000 smart homes can be “easily hacked” by “cyberthugs [who] could gain complete access to a home.” Once inside, hackers...
View ArticleLuxury Vinyl Tile Producers Push for Tariffs
Real estate investors like luxury vinyl tile (LVT) for many reasons, but affordability and durability top the list. But if two LVT manufacturers who recently testified in Washington, D.C. get their...
View ArticleBuyers Undeterred by Wildfires
Historically, the occurrence of wildfires has dampened home-value appreciation in the immediate area of the fire. This holds true even in neighborhoods with no evacuations or property damage. However,...
View ArticleThe 5 Best College Towns for Real Estate Investors
Most investors think of college towns as good places for real estate investments because they tend to have relatively affordable housing, a steady stream of potential tenants and buyers, and are...
View ArticleHousing Dollar Value Varies Widely Across Country
“A dollar today isn’t what it used to be, particularly when it comes to real estate,” says Zillow Senior Economist Aaron Terrazas. This comes from a recent report from Zillow Research regarding home...
View ArticleOne-Third of Homeowners Have “Neighborhood Regret”
You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse—now there is a more specialized form of angst for homebuyers: “neighborhood regret.” According to a study from Trulia, 36 percent of recently relocated Americans say...
View ArticleMore Digital Mortgage Opportunities
In a growing world of technology, borrowers are looking for more digital mortgage opportunities. In the 21st Century, consumers can buy just about anything from a device. Now, they’re looking to...
View ArticleFacebook Buying Up Real Estate in the Bay Area
Facebook is getting plenty of negative attention from the media and investors, but they continue to expand their real estate in the Bay Area. This comes in the wake of ongoing issues with speculation...
View ArticleThe 5 Least Affordable Cities for Middle Class Households
Some of the most attractive metro areas in which to live are completely inaccessible to middle-class homeowners, a trend which is becoming more pronounced. Families paying over 30 percent of their...
View ArticleThink Realty-sponsored NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb featured in video game
Jennifer Jo Cobb, American NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, is represented in “NASCAR Heat 3,” a video game by Monster Games and published by 704Games. The third game in the popular NASCAR...
View ArticleRemodeling Boom Continues
As the home-remodeling boom maintains momentum, Houzz.com estimates more than half of all homeowners will either begin or continue a home renovation project for the remainder of 2018. Homeowners are...
View ArticleSquare Footage for Yards Shrinks
As lot sizes for new homes remain relatively small by historical norms, the amount of yard space most developers are allotting for new homes is shrinking. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey...
View ArticleRising Home Prices May be Discouraging California Buyers
Rising home prices and higher interest rates may be discouraging housing activity in California markets. Although median home prices in Southern California still rose nearly 6% in July, this was the...
View ArticleHurricane Florence Approaches Southeastern U.S.
The National Hurricane Center is warning that Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm off the East Coast of the United States, will hit the Southeastern U.S. late this week. Although forecasters predict...
View ArticleHome Flipping Rates Plunge During Q2 of 2018
Home flipping in the United States hit a four-year low during the second quarter of 2018 according to ATTOM Data Solutions. About one in 20 home sales transacted from April to June of 2018 was a...
View ArticleFHA Loans Shifting Toward Lower-Credit Approvals
Underwriting standards appear to be loosening for FHA loans according to a new report from credit developer FICO. The report indicated that borrowers with FICO scores dipping down into the 400s rose...
View ArticleSellers with Children Usually More Motivated to Sell
About one in every four home-sellers with children describe their need to sell as “very urgent.” This is compared to about one in seven homeowners without children at home. According to a new survey...
View ArticleWhat Does Hurricane Florence Mean for Investors in the Carolinas?
Summary: Storm damage could create a new wave of foreclosures in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. Investor Insight: Areas that experience natural disasters tend to see higher foreclosure rates in...
View ArticleStudy: Equity Growth in Minority Neighborhoods Continues to Surge
Neighborhoods predominantly populated by minority families are substantially growing in home equity — a trend that’s now reaching into its sixth year. Predominantly minority neighborhoods posted large...
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