In the modern world, it is possible to do many things from home. For example, if you want to play games, you can try your luck at thousands of online slot machines without leaving your living room. If you want, you can also continue to work from your home, as the majority of employees did during the … Read More “Moving to Suburbs; the New Normal” »
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In the wake of social equity disparities coming to a head across the US, my architecture firm, Weber Thompson, is participating in an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion workshop using materials created by the American Institute of Architects called Guides for Equitable Practice. In reading the materials to prepare for a session, I found myself pondering this … Read More “Earth Day: The urgent need to challenge assumptions” »
The 2022 real estate market is shaping up to be something closer to normal. As we approach the busy spring homebuying season, homebuyers are still likely to face an uphill battle, but it shouldn’t feel anything like 2021. Home values skyrocketed by nearly 20% in 2021, according to the most recent data by the S&P Case-Shiller national index of … Read More “How 4 Experts Say You Can Prepare Now for a Busy Housing Market This Spring” »
Maybe you’ve bought and sold a home before, or maybe this is the first time. Regardless, now you need to get top dollar for it. Yes, you can tidy up, bake some cookies so the house smells nice, and place fresh flowers (research says roses, lavender, and fuchsia most sway buyers) around the house. But … Read More “10 Secrets No One Tells You That’ll Help Your House Fetch Top Dollar” »
There are numerous ways to start real estate investing. Find out which one best fits you. There are many ways you can get started investing in real estate, but there’s no single best way to invest in real estate. What matters is finding the method that fits your budget and how much time you can … Read More “How to Invest in Real Estate: 10 Ways to Build Wealth” »
Sellers still have the upper hand in today’s real estate market, but there are some warning signs to watch out for. Americans hoping to sell their house this year may want to get a head start. A new report from Realtor.com looked at the best time to list a home for sale in 2022. To produce the … Read More “Looking to sell in 2022? The best time to list your home is now upon us” »
Purpose of this guide This guide will help seniors of all ages to understand some of the options open to them and precautions that they should take when it comes to owning a home, downsizing, paying a mortgage, taking out a reverse mortgage, and selling property. After evaluating this guide, readers will have a better understanding … Read More “Seniors Mortgages, Housing and Home Loan Guide for Seniors” »
The year is just beginning, and it’s already been an eventful one for mortgage rates. Many are looking ahead to try and predict what mortgage interest rates will average this year. The question is no longer when mortgage rates will rise — it’s how much they will rise. The following round-up reveals what leading housing authorities believe … Read More “2022 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Housing Authorities Weigh in” »
First-time homebuyers are often daunted by the financial hurdles of buying a house—particularly in California, a state famed for many of the most desirable (and expensive) real estate markets in the country, from Los Angeles to San Francisco and beyond. But the good news is that many first-time homebuyers in California qualify for special loans … Read More “California First-Time Home Buyer Assistance Programs for 2022” »
You love investing, and at this point nearly all of your money is in the stock market. You know it’s important to diversify, but aren’t sure if real estate investing is right for you. You might think it requires a lot of money up front, or requires a lot of work ongoing. And while some … Read More “5 Ways To Invest In Real Estate In 2022” »