Category Archives: Real Estate
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It has taken nine years, but the number of U.S. homes in foreclosure has fallen to a level not seen since before the 2008 housing crisis. The number of properties in active foreclosure declined by 24,000 to 631,000 in March, according to Black...
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling More Common Than Ever in 2015
Source: NAHB In 2015, the top two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodeling (81 percent) and kitchen remodeling (79 percent). A larger share of remodelers reported these as their most common jobs in 2015 in comparison to prior years. In...
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West leads nation in home-price appreciation
Source: HousingWire Home prices are up both year-over-year and month-over-month and since home-price appreciation has stayed strong for roughly a year now, this trend doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon. Home prices...
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California suburbs growing fast as many are priced out of cities,...
Source: LA Times According to state officials, suburban areas just outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco grew especially fast last year due to red-hot housing markets. As people attempt to remain within commuting distance while fleeing...
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New Study Examines Impact of Parental Money on Millennial Home Buying
Source: Curbed The probability of becoming a homeowner jumps 23 percent among adult children who receive a money transfer from their parent, according to a new report based on data from the Health and Retirement Survey. Receiving money from one's...
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