Homeownership

Real Estate Q&A: What Can Neighbors Do About Hoarder’s Unkempt Home?

October 27th, 2021
TNS—Q: A resident of our community is a hoarder and does not maintain his home. We are concerned that the condition of his home will attract pests and cause other problems. The association’s management company sent him letters, but nothing...

U.S. Household Net Worth Increased 17.6% Between 2016 and 2019

December 2nd, 2021
American households got a bit richer between 2016 and 2019, according to a new report released on Dec. 2 by the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Research Institute for Housing America (RIHA). The RIHA study “The Distribution of Wealth in America...

Regional Spotlight: Florida Sees Higher Levels of Market Activity in November

December 27th, 2021
Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales and continuing tight inventory levels in November compared to a year ago, according to Florida REALTORS® latest housing data. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide last month totaled 27,541,...

Top 10 Real Estate Markets on the Rise

March 28th, 2022
COVID-19 has shaken the norms of homeownership and market expectations across the United States throughout the pandemic. As many industries transitioned to remote work, more homebuyers find themselves free to move anywhere they’d like while keeping their jobs, which is...

Things That Could Unexpectedly Impact Your Real Estate Appraisal

October 28th, 2021
Although everything in your home is essential, there are certain things that the appraiser will be looking for that don’t include the home’s position, square footage and the number of rooms in the house. We will look at other factors...

Cover Story: Technology and People Team Up

December 6th, 2021
Rocket Mortgage® Elevates the Real Estate Agent Experience and Helps Clients Achieve Homeownership More Easily The thrill that comes with buying a home is indisputable. But, so often, stress also comes with it. Even in the best of times, achieving...

Mortgage Interest Deduction: What You Need to Know for Filing in 2022

December 28th, 2021
(TNS)—Buying a home has never been more expensive, but if you can find one you can afford, there’s some good news after you move in: You might be able to take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction to lower your...

Black Americans Own Disproportionately Small Share of Homes in Largest U.S. Cities

April 7th, 2022
When discussing the issue of racial income and wealth inequality as it relates to the U.S. housing market, Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Marcia Fudge recently noted that the homeownership gap between Black and white households has actually increased...
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