Article Archive

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 20, 2021

Baltimore, Maryland has a very long history of unsatisfied renters. When the rest of the popular mainstream American media speaks about things like “ghettos” and “slums,” Baltimore is usually their apex example of how things have fallen apart...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: July 20, 2021

There has been breaking news in California this week, as home prices have reached an all-time high in the Bay Area, as they're creeping up that high in areas like LA as well. The typical home is selling for around $200,000 more tha...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: July 20, 2021

Both prospective home buyers and renters across the United States are having a tough time finding affordable housing. In a report about the Ohio housing market issued by the National Low Income Housing Coalitio...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 13, 2021

1. Inspect Your House and Make the Necessary Renovations Even with the proper maintenance, some of your house components...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: July 13, 2021

Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular and populous cities in America and is ranked the number-50 most expensive city to live in. While it's nowhere near as expensive as New York City or San Francisco, the fact is that...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 13, 2021

Besides, the process of selling a house comes with different challenges. For example, different buyers will come into you...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: July 06, 2021

The best way to ensure that your house does not develop any significant problems is by handling any issue before it deve...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 06, 2021

However, even with the numerous benefits, you might keep putting off repairs because of the notion that it will take up ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: July 06, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption in economic interactions, with the housing market being one of the hardest hit sectors. For those looking to buy, the lack of choice h...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 29, 2021

As we move out of the global pandemic, house buying is on the rise. California is a leading example of where the housing market continues to soar this year. Yet, in this state and elsewhere in the ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: June 29, 2021

However, you must take care of your property to improve its integrity and longevity. Read through to find out. Clean An...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 29, 2021

Since the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) refused to hear a fraud case regarding the US Presidential Election, more and more people have been saying that something fishy is going on. Why is SCOTUS seemingly bending...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 22, 2021

The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, is a Republican, but the entire legislative body working with him are Democrats. That in itself means that there's about a dozen news stories flying out of the state every single day...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 22, 2021

However, most home renovations require a substantial amount of money. Therefore, if you're hard-pressed for cash, you mi...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 22, 2021

The state of California is incredibly polarizing. People have strong opinions about where they stand on the state, it's typically one of two stances they take. They either admire the state (because most who take this stance live t...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 15, 2021

Many prospective home buyers erroneously believe that they need to put down 20% on a house in order to obtain a mortgage. However, many lenders and available programs make it easier to get into that dream ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: June 15, 2021

A small office will affect your business operations because your employees will not be comfortable working in an overcro...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 15, 2021

There are a lot of cynical people in the nation today; many Americans who always suspect ulterior motives. And for a nation that's perpetually awash in some scandal at the highest tiers of society, people have a right to display their cynicism. ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: June 08, 2021

It's an odd sight to see from time to time; people taking to the streets to shout that their politics are right, and the other person's politics are wrong, and vice versa. This is something that has been as American as app...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 08, 2021

On June 5, the Northwest Ohio Board of Realtors gave an interview about the inventory of homes and how the market is performing. It also released some projections about its expectations for the summer. In northwest Ohio, like ...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 08, 2021

However, managing rental property is overwhelming and time-consuming. Therefore, there might come a time when managing y...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: May 12, 2021

Besides, you might have to re-start your search after realizing that you made a mistake during the rental process. There...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: May 12, 2021

If you don't have managerial experience, you might make costly mistakes when dealing with the tenants. Therefore, to ens...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: May 12, 2021

However, managing rental houses is challenging. If you decide to manage them yourself, you'll have to handle every proce...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: April 27, 2021

Unfortunately, some of your tenants will move out of your property at some point. When that happens, you will have to lo...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 27, 2021

Whether you are looking for a small office or a spacious room that allows more comfort and flexibility, knowing the fact...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 27, 2021

However, if you have an emergency and you have to move in the next few days, you don't have enough time for all that. In...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 20, 2021

Many states in America in 2021 are still implementing their same lock-downs from the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, insisting that a new wave is coming and we're not out of the woods yet. However, just as many states have opened back u...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 20, 2021

If you want to make informed decisions before and during your house construction process, there are several factors you ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: April 20, 2021

No one needs reminding that 2020 was a year full of shut-downs, lock-downs and more business closures than anyone can count. Even for people who kept their jobs as an essential worker, the rest of the economy was closed down and pretty m...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Why go through all these troubles if you can easily find a rental home for your family? The troubles are worth your mone...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Are you in the market looking for your first house? Purchasing the first house can be exciting, but it comes with some effort. Since this might be the biggest financial move you will ever make, you should be careful every step of the w...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Remember to take your time before making an offer to ensure that you buy the house you require. Therefore, if you plan t...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 06, 2021

If you are successful in getting a mortgage, you might have to pay back that money until you retire, depending on the ho...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 06, 2021

What is an Eviction Moratorium To better assist those who have lost their jobs, the federal government has issued an evi...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 06, 2021

Are you not sure whether or not you need to renovate your home? If you are looking to sell your house in the future, then renovation is a must. Since homebuyers are never going to settle for less, how do you increase your home'...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 30, 2021

If you are looking to sell your house without involving a real estate agent, you should know what to do to get the profit you deserve. This article shares some of the best steps to sell a home without hiring realtors. Note that while many...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 30, 2021

To enable you to make an informed decision, consider the following questions to allow you to rent a house that will make...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: March 23, 2021

With the cost of living going up every day, finding an affordable rental house will help you manage your budget. Therefo...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 23, 2021

Therefore, don't think that you are taking too much time comparing different houses. Keep searching until you get the on...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 23, 2021

People who manage to get an affordable housing unit often have to deal with a long list of stipulations. They can't have any arrests, can't be charged with any drug violations, must allow inspectors to come in and en...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Just a few years ago, there was a housing bubble that led to housing insecurity for many Americans. What are the barriers to housing security today? The simple answer is there is not enough housing i...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Finding affordable housing is challenging because of the increasing population globally. However, you can still manage t...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Renting a house is one of the most common ways of homeownership. Renting a house means that you assume its ownership for as long as you need, while making a series of interval payments to the owner as per ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 08, 2021

All over the United States, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Even if Congress managed to pass a bill that increased the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, there is no state in which that wo...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: March 08, 2021

The demand has grown since people have been working from home to limit human interaction. If you are working from home, ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: March 08, 2021

Purchasing a house is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. For this reason, you need to be keen on every detail that involves that purchase. You don’t want to live in regret because you overlooked so...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 01, 2021

While making such a huge financial decision, you should ensure that you are well-informed. Make sure you are well educat...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 01, 2021

Why Worry About Housing Market The economy of the United States is not at its best. The Federal Reserve and the Feder...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 01, 2021

In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic. Workplaces started shutting down. Local and state governments curtailed activities and instituted closures of retail, restaur...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 24, 2021

The housing market in the communities of Littleton and Lakes Region in New Hampshire have gotten more competitive as more people have moved to the area in the past year. Two of the area's affordable housing...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: February 24, 2021

About Blue-collar Jobs and How They Affect Housing These jobs don't require a lot of years of education. Trade or vocati...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 24, 2021

Affordable housing is a dream that most of us wish would become a reality. Major cities in the United States have had a housing crisis for several years now, and if something isn’t done to help the situation urgently, it will...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 17, 2021

America is currently in the throes of a massive housing crisis, but new president Joe Biden plans on answering the bell. The 46th President of The United States began his term with a to-do list that included e...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: February 17, 2021

Most people have thought of trailer homes as tacky, cheap and unsightly solutions for housing. They have a bad reputation for being unkempt places where only poor people live. However, a few housing experts think t...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: February 17, 2021

As we move into the new year, the housing market continues to heat up. With plenty of motivated buyers and a lack of interested sellers, most housing regions are facing an inventory problem. Whether you are a homeo...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: February 12, 2021

In a press release dated February 9, Zillow announced that the United States housing market gained about $2.5 trillion in value in 2020. This is the most value gained in a year since 2005. The housing bubble burst around 2007 to 20...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 12, 2021

There is no doubt that old man winter is here to stay for the rest of the season. If you are a new homeowner, you may feel lost about what tools you need to have in order to handle the inclement weather c...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: February 12, 2021

President Biden promised to take steps in order to bring the United States toward the never-realized but frequently promised idea of racial justice. On January 26, he signed four executive orders around racial...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 02, 2021

One of the bright spots of the disastrous economic free fall of 2020 was that the housing market was still able to thrive during this unprecedented period in time. Historic low interest rates and a demand for h...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: February 02, 2021

In his first week as President of the United States, Joe Biden took more than 40 executive actions. Among his actions and promises are plans to help with the racial inequalities and affordable housing crisis. H...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 02, 2021

President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20. While the majority of the focus of this new administration has rightfully been on how they will combat the ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: January 26, 2021

Jim Cramer, an economist with CNBC, stated on Thursday, January 21, that the strength of the housing market is a great sign for the American economy and its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in stark contrast ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: January 26, 2021

According to the Department of Labor's jobs report from Thursday, January 21, the number of Americans filing for unemployment compensation decreased a little over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hu...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: January 26, 2021

Throughout 2020, the housing market proved surprisingly robust. Despite fears the pandemic would lead to a horrible crash, housing prices continued to rise and plenty of new construction was made. In the ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: July 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened an already precarious housing situation for many families across the United States. For many African Americans, their housing status was already in dire straits. The pandemic caused...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 14, 2021

There is no doubt that it has been a busy week in the world of politics and news. Lost in all of this have been headlines that may have a great impact on the housing market as we move into the new year duri...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: May 04, 2021

New York City residents have been fleeing the metropolis in record numbers since COVID-19 was declared to be a pandemic in March 2020. This has resulted in housing prices soaring in the suburbs and even in outlying areas...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: June 27, 2021

The housing market looks like it will have a strong start in 2021. However, a report released on January 10 suggests that home builder stock values are likely to drop from their recent high levels. This report ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: June 28, 2021

On January 9, the city of Denver, CO, announced new plans to help homeless people at increased risk of COVID-19 infections and complications. The goal is to keep the people off the streets and in safe and af...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 18, 2021

According to a press release on January 9, Amazon plans to invest $2 billion in housing in three American cities over the next five years. Those cities are Seattle, Nashville and Arlington. Amazon expects to ha...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 12, 2021

On December 31, the city of Albuquerque announced that it is launching an innovative rapid rehousing model that will provide navigational assistance to more than 200 people who are currently stay...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: May 15, 2021

Public housing is designed to be a solution to combat homelessness, not a contribution to the problem. However, residents of public housing in Crisfield, MD, say that they're being evicted over minor debts. The ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: February 08, 2021

The wild ride of 2020 has a lot of people wondering what the housing market will be like in 2021. In North Carolina, the regional real estate association has issued some predictions for the new year....

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 07, 2021

Many families are suffering as a result of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times when a family might have to choose between paying the electricity bill or buying Christmas gifts, par...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: June 28, 2021

On December 25, the We Thrive organization of Hyannis, MA, announced a new housing initiative for people who identify as members of the LGBTQ community. The We Thrive organization offers a shared housing resource w...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: May 08, 2021

There is no doubt that the continuing COVID-19 health crisis has sent the economy on an unpredictable ride. While some industries have floundered as a result of the pandemic, other sectors have thrived d...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: February 15, 2021

The last time single-family homes were built at the pace they are being built now, the housing bubble was about to burst. The number of single-family homes under construction grew for the third month in a row. These dwellings are driving ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 28, 2021

The residents of Lakeside Homes in Lansdowne, which is a public housing community in Catonsville in Baltimore County, have sued the county over its lack of response to the substandard conditions in their apartme...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 04, 2021

In a December 18 report from the Brookings Institute, researchers have found that skyrocketing COVID-19 cases are making housing inequality worse. The government has made no effort to mitigate the p...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 15, 2021

The lack of affordable housing is a common problem in Maine as it is in the rest of the United States. This widespread flaw causes more people to be at risk of homelessness. Those who live on an extremely low income ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 26, 2021

In a report issued on Friday December 11, the Pine Bluff, AR, housing authority will receive and distribute 10 housing choice vouchers provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developmen...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 05, 2021

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 13, 2020, American homeowners have seen their equity grow by $1 trillion. The housing boom has been driven by the pande...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: January 28, 2021

The housing situation nationwide is one of a “tsunami of evictions" without rent relief and possibly another stimulus package according to CNN. One North Carolina county courthouse reported 600 evictions...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 04, 2021

Most cities and municipalities in the US have established certain building codes that also apply to private homes. While most homeowners simply assume that their home is up to code, this is not necessar...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 02, 2021

The real estate boom that has gone on for the past few years has shown no signs of stopping. The inventory of new construction and existing homes for sale is at an all-time low, and the prices of homes are at an a...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 11, 2021

According to an analysis of the real estate market released by an industry watchdog on November 28, America's housing shortage is about to get worse. The combination of a solid stock market, good vaccine news and market-friendly cabinet...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: April 06, 2021

Many families are taking advantage of this hot housing market to put their house on the market. While the holidays are generally considered to be the slowest time of the year to list your home, there ar...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 09, 2021

As the economy continues to sputter along as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the employment rate is hovering around 7% nationwide. As such, it is no surprise to learn that many families are havin...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: January 26, 2021

In Tacoma, WA, police put on personal protective equipment in order to clear an abandoned school that had been taken over by nearly a dozen people. This action was taken on the night of Friday, November 20. The homeless pe...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: May 03, 2021

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take the oath of office on January 20, 2021, he is facing a multitude of issues. The most obvious is the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. The economic rami...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: May 25, 2021

One industry that has been relatively immune from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 health crisis is the housing market. However, ongoing protests and increasing political tension is changing the way that ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 02, 2021

The City of Lights may have plenty of bulbs, playing cards and poker chips, but one thing that is lacking in is a supply of housing for sale. The demand of affordable housing in Las Vegas is at an all time high, according to...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: March 23, 2021

We've all heard the adage that it's always best to strike while the iron is hot. For the first time in the past few decades, the iron might be getting hot in the metro area you've been eyeing. What Happened? ...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 26, 2021

The website Zillow, which is owned by Zillow Group Inc., reported its third-quarter earnings late on Thursday, November 5. It stated that its earnings beat expectations, and this sent shares of its stock soa...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: May 17, 2021

COVId-19 might have slowed down some parts of the economy, but in many places, the housing market is booming. Right now might be a great time to sell or buy a new property, but a lot of the traditional...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: May 13, 2021

In an analysis of survey data from the United States Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, researchers demonstrated that housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: May 03, 2021

One of the best ways to learn more about the real estate and housing market is to spend a dedicated amount of time each week reading respected blogs about the topic. Regardless of if you are a novice to...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: May 30, 2021

Autumn arrived a month ago in the northern hemisphere, and winter won't be far behind it. Now is the time to start preparing your house for the long winter ahead. Public health experts expect a surge in COVID-19 case...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: June 25, 2021

According to a report released by The Real Deal, which is a real estate news publication, more than 32.7% of senior citizens are currently living with housing debt. This share of older Americans dealing with housing debt has...