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A Looming Housing Crisis Being Ignored
A Looming Housing Crisis Being Ignored Forbes released an article earlier today, October 3, on the current state of housing in America. The gist of the article is that people were giving impassioned speeches at a housing conference, wa...
Past Family Models Help New Home-Buyers Adjust
The housing market in America isn't doing so great, and that bit of information isn't exactly new news. Home prices are higher than they've ever been at any other point in history. No need to adjust for in...
Renting vs. Owning: Making the Right Choice for Your Housing Needs
When it comes to housing, you have two main options: renting or owning. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. It is important to think through your individual needs and financial situatio...
How Much Should You Spend on Rent?
Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you: The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...
Keeping a Pulse on the Housing Market: How to Make Smart Moves
While no investment is guaranteed, one market has done exceptionally well, barring the Great Recession: Housing. This is because housing is a resource that will always be necessary. Unfortunately, it's also ...
Bipartisan Senator Meeting Fails to Improve Housing for Military and Vets
America is in a constant state of partisanship, and has been ever since John Adams and Thomas Jefferson split the nation's politics right down the middle under George Washington's presidency...
The Trend Towards Smaller Homes: A Glimpse into the Future of American Housing
In an era marked by economic fluctuations and a burgeoning demand for affordable living spaces, the United States is witnessing a significant transformation in its housing sector. The nation...
Why Home Prices Are Staying Storing During COVID-19
When COVID-19 first shut down the entire United States economy, experts forecasted that it would halt the steady rise in home prices that had been underway for the past several years. However, the opposite effect has happen...
What Recession? America's Booming Housing Market Is More Robust Than Ever
Contrary to popular opinion. The American housing market is heating up. The nation's property is worth a staggering $35 trillion, which is just slightly higher than the present value of the st...