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The Coming Millennial Housing Boom

A number of recent reports suggest that a millennial housing boom could be on the horizon. In the past, multiple factors – including stagnant wages and heavy student loan burdens – have kept many...

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The Best States for Homeowners

Housing policies at the state level can have a significant impact on homeowners. State regulations regarding taxes, insurance and mortgage lending affect home prices and the costs of ownership....

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7 Qualities Aspiring Homeowners Should Have

Buying a home is a process that requires months of planning and preparation. Even if you’ve crossed your t’s and dotted your i’s, it’s possible to hit a snag or two along the way. You might have...

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The Best Cities for Living the American Dream

Is the American Dream making a comeback? After the housing crisis last decade, many people questioned the legitimacy of homeownership as a means of building wealth and providing economic security....

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The Best States for Homeowners in 2016

Owning a home is usually considered part of living the American Dream. But becoming a homeowner is neither easy nor affordable for everyone. Even if you manage to make the leap to homeownership,...

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The Credit Card Tip That Can Help You Get a Mortgage

If you want to buy a house, it’s important to have a good credit score. But new underwriting rules from Fannie Mae are throwing some would-be buyers a curve ball. Instead of just looking at your...

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Where Homeowners Save the Most on Taxes in 2017

Few tax breaks have been more controversial than the mortgage interest deduction. Proponents of the tax benefit contend that it encourages Americans to buy homes. Opponents, on the other hand, argue...

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

We’ve all grown accustomed to instant gratification. We can get instant coffee and instant access to our favorite movies and TV shows. So when we actually have to wait for something, being patient can...

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Cities Where the Retiree Homeownership Rate Is Rising the Fastest

Homeownership rates still have not fully recovered from the 2007 housing crisis, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. For some age groups, foregoing homeownership is not a hard decision. It can...

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The Best Cities for Living the American Dream in 2017

The definition of the American Dream will vary depending on who you ask. For some, it means a white picket fence, a trimmed green lawn and 2.5 children. For others, it means achieving your own...

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