As interest rates dropped in April, homebuyers rushed into the market, sending home prices shooting up, according to the latest report from CoreLogic, a property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider. Home prices, including distressed sales, increased 6.9% annually in April and 1.6% from March, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index and HPI Forecast.
The appraisal process continues to lengthen, creating problems for many homebuyers who can’t afford to buy their home in cash, according to a new blog from Sheryl Pardo for the Urban Institute. Urban Institute pointed out several solutions to the growing problem including reevaluating professional requirements for new appraisers and utilizing new technology in the
When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter home” – a modest, small dwelling. As their families grew and careers advanced, they moved into bigger or better homes. Now, many people struggle to come up with the down payment for a first home. They may wonder if it’s
Monthly rent prices increased just 0.3% in May to $1,316, the lowest annual growth rate in more than three years, according to a new blog post from Rent Café. In fact, in six of the top 10 most expensive rental markets, average rents dropped year over year. For some, this cooling down is becoming a
It takes more than a bird feeder to attract a colorful variety of songbirds to your backyard. Think of your feeder as a drive-thru fast-food joint in an unsafe neighborhood: The birds will stop to eat, but they won’t stick around for very long. They want to get home to their comfy nest in an exclusive deciduous
The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, so it only makes sense that you would take your pets along when you go visiting or adventuring. No celebration would be complete without them, after all. Of course, not all pets can travel, but if yours do, these tips will help you make sure
Economists are voicing their disappointed in the weak and unexpectedly low employment report produced in May, however they say it will not be enough to stop an interest rate hike in June. One expert explained after the weakening jobs market, many are taking a more conservative view on policy tightening. “The May jobs report was
Every dog owner wants their home to be a safe, entertaining, and happy place for their pet. But the space should also be a clean, well-organized dwelling for the human inhabitants. Here are some handy ideas for boosting your home’s pet-friendly qualities. Get it together Keep all the necessities — toys, leashes, and treats — close at hand
When a growing family wanted a sprawling family room addition constructed on the back of their Glen Allen, VA home, they called on interior designer Jennifer Stoner to make it an attractive and kid-friendly space with the right fabrics and finishes. The homeowners requested bold colors, fun architectural details, a place to tuck their 75-inch
Fewer homes are at risk of hurricane damage in 2017 than in the year before and the 30-year average, according to CoreLogic’s estimates. CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released its 2017 Storm Surge Report which shows 6.9 million homes on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at risk of hurricane