Missed rent and mortgage payments are rippling across the economy

With the end of the month here, millions of Americans are wondering how they’ll pay their rent or mortgage, especially […]

This city’s real estate market is the least likely to tank during the next recession

The Federal Reserve may not be currently forecasting a recession, but sooner or later the U.S. economy’s fortunes will turn for […]

This map shows how much it costs to own a home in every US state

There are an estimated 76.7 million homeowners in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which recently released its 2013-2017 American […]

The next housing crash could be caused by weather, not Wall Street

When Hurricane Michael touched down in mid-October, it destroyed rows of homes in the Florida Panhandle, leaving behind just a […]

Can You Use a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit on an Investment Property?

Kimberly Goodwin, PhD Our research, news, ratings, and assessments are scrutinized using strict editorial integrity. In full transparency, our company may receive […]

Meet the tech-savvy upstarts who think they can finally give Realtors a run for their money

By Andrea Riquier Behind the new entrants aiming to undercut the dominant Realtors Bloomberg News/LandovIs a revolution finally coming to real […]

4 Alternatives to Borrowing or Withdrawing Retirement Funds

Borrowing from your 401(k) or withdrawing money from your IRA  before you have retired is generally a bad idea because […]

Homeownership Rate in 2016 Was Lowest in 50 Years

63.4% Homeownership Rate in 2016 Was Lowest Since 1966 The erosion of homeownership has been one legacy of the housing […]

Countries with no property taxes where you REALLY own your home

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia We frequently discuss the idea that governments thrive on taxing the “evil rich”. It’s no secret. Similarly, […]

The Government Is Selling Thousands of Homes to Hedge Funds Without Their Owners’ Knowledge

  Julius Uwansc was in trouble with his mortgage after refinancing in 2009, just after the real estate bubble popped. […]