The rental market boom continues, and renters are paying a lot more. The U.S. median rental price reached a new high in April—$1,827, realtor.com® reports. Rents have maintained...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE
‘The Market Is Quite Unusual’
For the third consecutive month, existing-home sales fell, but buyers are still eager. Higher mortgage rates and prices and low inventory continue to chip away at affordability. Some...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE
Price Low To Sell High: Does This Home-Selling Strategy Actually Work?
If you’re a seller looking to put your home on the market soon, you and your bank account are in luck.
Though experts predict the current...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE
Sellers With Record Profits May See a Tax Bill
Many home sellers are making a profit on their sale. But if that profit is high enough, they may be on the hook for capital gains taxes.
Capital gains taxes kick in...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE
Buyers Have Doubled Their Down Payments
With home prices rising, home buyers are bringing higher down payments to make their offers more attractive to sellers. Buyers are offering about twice as much cash for down...CONTINUE READING ARTICLE