A Millennial, A Mom And A Mortgage: Ties that bind
Eight years ago, I became an accidental homeowner at age 25. I didn’t plan it that way. And even though it means I carry the burden of paying for two … Continue reading
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Block a Third of Millennials
By Christine DiGangi Mortgage rates hit a 2015 high when the national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 4.08 percent earlier this week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. … Continue reading
Cash Buyers No Longer Overcrowding the Housing Market
By Bob Sullivan In many parts of the country, housing prices gave returned to pre-recession levels. That’s good news for sellers, bad news for buyers. But buried within the latest … Continue reading
5 Ways to Handle the Eyesore Next Door Before You Sell
DeVore Design offers professional real estate photography throughout Orlando and Central Florida. Professional real estate photography might get people to the door, but don’t let your neighbors distract them. You’re … Continue reading
Why Mom and Dad Should Charge Millennials Rent
By Erin Lowry The cliche of 20-somethings taking up refuge in their parents’ basements is a now tired way to describe millennials. Unfortunately, it became a stereotype because it’s … Continue reading
Gen-X: Not Buying Homes
Millennials are often blamed for the drop in homebuying, but Generation X isn’t jumping on the homeowner bandwagon either. The U.S. homeownership rate has been falling since 2005, and Gen-Xers … Continue reading
Land For Sale: $232,000,000
A piece of land the size of New Jersey is up for sale in Australia. At a sprawling 23,000 square kilometers (14,000 square miles), the Anna Creek Station in South … Continue reading
Middle Class Struggles To Pay Bills
Making the rent is a common struggle for the poor. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult among the middle class. One in five renter households making $45,000-$75,000 a year are considered … Continue reading