A growing segment of the housing industry is studying what in a home matters most to women. Real-estate agents, designers, marketers and researchers say some of women’s home preferences are purely functional: Moms like dining areas with easily wiped hardwood or tile floors, not carpeting, for example, and the location… read more →
Finding an apartment to rent has become increasingly competitive as more and more Americans have shifted away from homeownership in favor of rentals after the housing market’s collapse. As a result, today’s apartment hunters may find themselves with a limited supply of rentals and a higher price tag for those… read more →
Real-estate agents say emotional mistakes are common among homebuyers, who sometimes let good deals pass them by. Or worse, buyers overpay for their “dream homes” because they let feelings cloud their judgment. But buyers shouldn’t beat themselves up for getting emotional. Buying a home is often the biggest purchase a… read more →
The housing market is now in recovery, and foreclosures have been dropping. Since the housing bust, regulators have focused on preventing borrowers from taking out potentially toxic loans. To help accomplish this, the U.S. government established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010. Many potential borrowers are still unsure about… read more →
As if the Target data breach wasn’t bad enough, experts say it’s almost inevitable this kind of thing will happen again. There’s already a lot of breaches related to the Target breach that aren’t being disclosed. There is roughly an 80 percent chance another big data breach like the Target mess will… read more →
In today’s economy, many people live paycheck to paycheck. However, if your goal is to buy a home, you need to get a better strategy. Budgeting needs to take priority. Most people need to sacrifice a little and stick to a budget in order to save for a home. A good budget plan should… read more →
Although any home loan might be the right choice for homeowners of any age, mortgage needs change over a lifetime. Here’s a look at which loans are best-suited to different life stages, including when you’re just starting out, hitting middle age and preparing to retire. Just Starting Out Many of… read more →
It can be quite a struggle to keep a home clean with pets. With proper design planning, you can cut down on the frustration associated with pet hair, dirt and damage to your home! Here are 8 tips to Pet-Friendly Decor! Don’t buy expensive rugs Yes, you can use… read more →
According to the Census Bureau, approximately 16.7 million households move annually. The average professional household move costs a whopping $12,230, People make moves year-round, but the most popular time for moving is summer, because most families want to move when their children are out of school.You can save money if you… read more →
As college graduates begin to migrate from the dorms in a few short months, one item they may neglect in their move to the real world is a critical one: renters insurance. Renters insurance is an often-ignored insurance that covers everything from personal property to personal liability.If you’re renting for… read more →