Housing Market Tilts in Favor of Buyers as Active Inventory Climbs
Mortgage rate relief is helping the housing market as it continues to shift to a buyer-friendly direction. Active inventory is up and prices are down, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report for the week ending Feb. 28. But even with rates lower, it appears buyers are still reluct
They Didn’t Vanish—Nearly 80% of Millennials in These 3 Metros Are Snapping Up Homes
Millennial homebuyers have an affordability challenge when it comes to breaking into the housing market, but not in three Midwestern markets. Nearly 80% of millennials own homes in Dubuque, IA (78%), Monroe, MI (76%), and Wausau, WI (76%), where lower home prices and more attainable entry-level opti
21st Century Road to Housing Act: Massive Reform Package Wins Support Despite Investor Ban Concerns
A bipartisan housing package nearing the finish line in Congress could be one of the biggest reforms in decades, and it has attracted both support and detractors from the housing world. The Senate voted Wednesday to advance the 21st Century Road to Housing Act—a bill that merges the language of a ho
The Smart Way To Handle Shared Inheritance: Buying Out Your Sibling When You Inherit a House
A home that is inherited by more than one child is a great opportunity for the next generation, but it can also be a source of friction if not handled with care. Deciding who should take ownership of the home outright, what a fair market value is for a home with immense emotional value, and what leg
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