The number of U.S. properties considered "equity rich" has increased by nearly 1.4 million units from a year ago, according to the First Quarter 2017 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report produced by ATTOM Data Solutions. Now, more than 13.7 million homes—or about a quarter of all U.S. residential properties—fall within that category, which means the combined loan amount secured by the property is 50 percent or less than its estimated mark
Real estate markets in many cities are now even stronger than they were before the most recent housing crash. Last year, the national median home price rose to $227,000—even higher than its 2005 peak of $220,400. Home prices nationally have grown 26 percent since hitting bottom in 2011. At the local level, some markets are doing better than others.Realtor.com® analyzed the 150 largest metros in the country to find the cities that have rebounde
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Homeowners with a bad credit score can expect to pay double—in some cases, even nearly triple—what owners with solid credit pay for their home insurance, according to a new state-by-state study by insuranceQuotes.Policyholders with fair credit pay an average of 36 percent more than those with excellent credit, the study found. When a consumer's credit is poor, premiums can more than double, increasing an average of 114 percent.“Many consume
Renters want to make a place their own and fit their style, but it may cost them their security deposit.“If you decide to paint the walls while you are there, you must return them to their original color or the landlord is within their rights to use the deposit to pay for it themselves,” Trent Zachmann of Renters Warehouse told realtor.com®.Most landlords treat unapproved modifications and improvements made by renters the same as accidental
New-home construction is now taking place at around 1.2 million units annually, a welcome pickup to many buyers following years of slumps after the Great Recession. But a tight labor market means the workers have yet to return, and that lack of labor is increasing construction costs.When construction activity gained steam in 2012, the problem started to surface, and it has increased ever since, according to industry reports.“The share of builde
Mobile home owners are particularly vulnerable in tornados and have a higher likelihood of tornado-related death than residents of other housing units, a new study by Michigan State University researchers finds. Further, counties with large income disparities are more vulnerable in tornadoes, according to the study, “Double Danger in the Double Wide: Dimensions of Poverty, Housing Quality, and Tornado Impacts,” appearing in the journal Region
Mortgage rates were mostly in a holding pattern this week, which may have been welcome news to borrowers after last week’s uptick.“The 10-year Treasury yield remained relatively flat this week, as did the 30-year mortgage rate, which fell 1 basis point to 4.02 percent,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Markets have been erring on the side of caution following a weak advance estimate for first-quarter GDP and the FOMC
Real estate professionals need to overcome any fear of appearing needy or feeling like they’re imposing on others when they ask for business.However, it’s important to approach the situation with tact. Marketing expert and business strategist Marc Gordon has five tips. Don’t be shy. A simple straightforward face-to-face ask can be very effective. Here’s what Gordon suggests: "As you know, in my business referrals are everything. If you kn
Give potential clients the proof they need to trust youKey Takeaways Testimonials can do more for you business by establishing trust between you and potential clients. Testimonials serve as undeniable proof of your capabilities.Have you ever chosen a restaurant or hotel based on the reviews you read on sites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp?If you’re like most, you rely on those other opinions to guide your own decisions despite the fact that you k
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