Retirees Are Upsizing
Americans traditionally chose to downsize in retirement, but that may no longer be true. A wave of today’s retirees decide to upsize and enjoy the best home of their lives … Continue reading
Black Knight: Borrowers carry highest level of non-mortgage debt in a decade
Black Knight Financial Services analyzed U.S. mortgage holders’ levels of non-mortgage-related debt and found those levels are at their highest in over 10 years. As Black Knight Data & Analytics … Continue reading
Millennials Need Separate FICO Scoring
Millennials don’t borrow and lend in the same way as their predecessors; it’s a fact. Indeed, Millennials prefer to shell out the dough for organic products rather than repay mortgage … Continue reading
Floridians Feel Better Off
Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in July to 89 – down less than a point from June, according to the latest University of Florida (UF) consumer survey. Of the … Continue reading
Listing Agent Advice: Trying to list a FSBO? Mention online security
Social media allows real estate agents to advertise at no cost and reach a large audience of potential clients; but they – along with sellers – must understand the risks … Continue reading
25 Cleaver Cleaning Tips
DeVore Design offers a real estate photography photo prep sheet for each client. This prep sheet walks the homeowner through the house room by room offering suggestions on how each … Continue reading
Here’s where Millennials stand with credit scores
Millennials are not as savvy as their predecessors when it comes to their finances and credit management, a new report from Experian revealed. However, this same generation also has a … Continue reading
Hipsters hate housing, yet help it, one beard at a time
Brena Swanson joined the HousingWire news team in February 2013. Prior to serving HW in the role as Reporter and Content Specialist, Brena attended Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Take … Continue reading
Florida Tops List For Underwater Properties
RealtyTrac released its second quarter (Q2) 2015 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which listed four Florida cities at the top of the list for homes seriously underwater – properties … Continue reading
Florida Real Estate Investors Bank On Rent-to-Own Comeback
Rent-to-own programs are making a comeback as consumers with less-than-perfect credit try to qualify for mortgages to get on a path to homeownership. Wall Street firms are increasingly offering the … Continue reading