New York City loves to buck a trend and do things its own way—even when it comes to rental trends. While rents across the nation fall, the price tag that comes with living in the Big Apple has gone up, again. Rental rates across the top 50 metros declined an average of 1.1% from DecemberRead …
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Purchasing a home might seem like you’re signing your life away, but it also comes with a hefty price tag beyond forking over the remainder of your down payment. When it comes time for closing, you will need to come prepared with payments to fulfill the checklist of money owed. “’Closing costs’ is a broadRead …
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While the Los Angeles fires have destroyed up to 20,000 structures and left tens of thousands of people displaced, some homes have miraculously escaped the blazes. One white mansion in Malibu, owned by Waste Management CEO David Steiner, shockingly survived despite all the homes on either side of it burning to the ground. Highly fire-resistantRead …
Highlights – Median asking rent for units of all sizes across New York City reached $3,382. This constitutes an increase of 5.6% year over year and 0.6% month over month. – Smaller rentals are the primary driver of this rent growth. 0-2 bedroom units are up 7.4% year over year while 3+ bedroom units areRead …
The average American who hopes to become a homeowner might need to put their dreams on hold—unless they look in states where the costs, and their incomes, are lower. On average, they simply don’t earn enough money to keep up with monthly mortgage payments. The minimum recommended income to purchase a median-priced home in theRead …
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Highlights – December 2024 marks the 17th consecutive month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties in the 50 largest metropolitan areas of the U.S. Rents nationally were down by 1.1% from December 2023. – The national median asking rent fell to $1,695, dipping below $1,700 for the first time since April 2022. –Read …
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Bone-chilling temperatures are on the way for most of the U.S. as a polar vortex is in the forecast for late January. From the Midwest to the Northeast, roughly 120 million people will feel the brrr in the last days of the month. If you’re a homeowner living in a cold climate—or one that’s aboutRead …
What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze During the Polar Vortex, According to Plumbers Read More »
A couple who relocated from the suburbs of New England to live in a remote, off-grid homestead in Alaska have opened up about the extreme lengths they go to in order to survive the brutal winter months—from braving encounters with wolves while sourcing water to driving six hours to the nearest grocery store. Dennis andRead …
A loan modification is often billed as a lifeline for homeowners in trouble. But if you ask Johnnie Jefferson, an 85-year-old resident of Richmond, TX, she’d tell you that a loan modification has actually left her homeless. Homeowners who have been hit with financial hardships that hamper their ability to pay the mortgage have optionsRead …
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A Malibu, CA, home with its very own petting zoo—created by parents to honor their 13-month-old daughter who died from a rare genetic disorder—has hit the market for $20 million. Ben and Stacey Herman‘s daughter, Aspen, spent much of her short life in the hospital and found comfort in her interactions with therapy dogs andRead …
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