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If you’ve inherited or converted even a small slice of space to a standalone living unit that could be rented, you’ve substantially boosted the value of the whole property. The Appraisal ...
2013 is likely to see home values stabilizing—but not because of sale prices. A strengthening labor market is the rising tide that will lift property values, says Abbe Will, research anal...
While analysts argue whether 2012 was in fact the turnaround year for home sales, it’s clear that home remodeling is gaining traction. The Harvard Joint Center on Housing’s Leading Indica...
That sacred cow, the home mortgage deduction, is likely headed for the slaughterhouse. As Congress explores ways to raise revenue, analysts agree that the deduction is likely to be trimme...
Price is the number one factor for home buyers, according to the annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers recently released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). No surprise the...
For the DIY-minded, it makes perfect sense. If you've fixed up the house on your own, why shouldn't you sell it on your own too?Like starry-eyed television shows that portray renovation a...
Experts agree that the housing market has touched bottom in most markets. With values stabilizing, now is a good time to explore opening a home equity line of credit (HELOC). • Stable val...
Brace for a remodeling revival in 2013. The Harvard Joint Center on Housing is predicting double-digit growth for home remodeling next year, citing stabilizing home values and continued...
Nothing underlines the importance of flood insurance like a Major Weather Event. The damage inflicted by Sandy—the hurricane turned "post-tropical cyclone"—has thrust flood insu...
Homeownership is widely considered to be a bedrock of family financial stability, but as aftershocks continue to reverberate through the real estate market, it's important to know exactly...
