You’ve found a house you want to make your home. Whether it’s been weeks or months of looking, this is an exciting step. Before you fall in love with it, make sure you’ve kicked the tires, so to speak. Turn on water faucets, flush toilets, check fireplaces and stoves, look closely at walls, ceilings and…
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File for Bankruptcy, Save Your Home
By D.S. Hilderbrand New research from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Community Capital and the UNC School of Law suggests that homeowners in foreclosures who file for bankruptcy have a better chance to retain their home. Specifically, the report, "Bankruptcy During Foreclosure: Home Preservation Through Chapters 7 and 13," says that filing…
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Most Americans Now Believe It’s a Good Time To Buy a Home, Despite Soaring House Prices—Here’s Why
By Jacob Passy, MarketWatch Despite skyrocketing home prices, a majority of Americans believe now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new survey from Gallup. Some 53% of Americans believe it is a good time to buy, Gallup reported Tuesday, citing the results of a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. adults…
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Black Millennial Homeownership Rates Surge
By Realtor Black millennials between the ages of 26 and 39 are increasingly becoming homeowners during the pandemic. They’re buying homes at higher rates than other Black Americans and previous generations. Their higher rates in real estate have led to an overall increase in the homeownership rate for African Americans, according to an article at…
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How Much Home Is Too Much for Luxury Buyers?
By Realtor Home buyers have been seeking more space since the pandemic, but in the luxury market, there still appears to be limits on how big buyers are willing to go. Homes in the top 1% by price that are between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet were the fastest-selling in the luxury sector in 2020,…
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