Real estate competition has been brewing in the Buckeye State, as everywhere else.   The median sales price for a home in Ohio rose to $221,900, or 11% year-over-year, as of April 2022, according […]

  First-time homebuyers in Arizona are facing many of the same challenges as buyers across the rest of the country. Thanks to high prices, low Inventory, and fierce competition from outside investors and cash buyers, […]

Moving out of your parental home for the first time can be incredibly exciting: It’s a major milestone in the process of adulting and becoming independent. You’ll likely be paying your own way, keeping your […]

  The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas amid the pandemic. The market slowed a bit in […]

  Thanks to high prices, low Inventory, and fierce competition from outside investors and cash buyers, diving into a strong seller’s market as a first-time buyer in Illinois can be daunting.   According to Redfin, […]

  Some of America’s most expensive neighborhoods have the best scenic views in the country. New York’s Upper East Side overlooks Central Park. Beverly Hills has stunning views of Los Angeles. Miami boasts golden beaches […]

  In today’s hypercompetitive housing market, buyers don’t have a lot of leverage. Many prospective buyers, facing rising interest rates and tightened loan requirements, have gotten creative — looking at distressed properties to find a deal, or working […]

  It’s a long journey through the 440-mile length of Tennessee. That’s why the Volunteer State is divided into three Grand Divisions — East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee — each with a unique […]

  Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception.   Home prices increased 23% in a year to a median sales […]

  With the signing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners will receive thousands of dollars in tax incentives to improve their home’s energy efficiency in 2022 and beyond — as well as other benefits […]

  We’re at a point in the economic cycle where depending on your opinion of whether we’re headed for a serious downturn or not, you can find the data to support your argument. For every […]

  A March LendingTree study found more than 16 million vacant housing units in the U.S. This figure may seem steep but becomes more reasonable when you consider how many homes sit empty while they’re waiting to […]

  Everyone knows buying a home without a great credit score is more expensive. Everyone knows the worse your credit is, the more expensive loans are. But by how much?   A new study from Zillow found […]

  Owning a home in Hawaii is a dream shared by many islanders (and people around the world who hope to be islanders someday). But it can be a struggle for some to make that […]

  If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be scoring straight As.   The metaphor is fitting because […]

  Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers may be in for serious sticker shock when preparing […]

  An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to buy homes en masse.   iBuyers usually offer slightly […]

  Both your income and your debt determine how much house you can afford. Mortgage lenders plug these figures into certain calculations and ratios to come up with the loan amount they’re willing to offer. […]

  Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant that owning investment properties is not for the faint […]