Short-Term Rentals in 2019 Airbnb has seen explosive growth the last few years, even as some cities have fought to manage short-term rentals that they fear are overtaking communities. Still, homeowners and investors are cashing in. Florida is Airbnb’s hot spot, finds a new study released from IPX 1031, a 1031 exchange resource. For homeowners …
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Oct 25
Home Updates to Prep for Showings
Home Updates to Prep for Showings When it comes to selling a home, the small tweaks can sometimes make the largest difference. From the tile grout to the smells, Apartment Therapy recently asked real estate pros to chime in with the easy-to-overlook attributes of a home that could increase a home’s value. “It’s these small …
Oct 24
Feeling ‘House Rich, Cash Poor’
Feeling ‘House Rich, Cash Poor’ One in five U.S. homeowners say they feel house rich but cash poor, according to the newly released Hometap Homeownership Study. The rising costs of homeownership nationwide prompted nearly 20% of 675 homeowners surveyed to classify themselves as feeling “house rich, cash poor” most of the time, according to …
Oct 23
What is Debt to income ration?
What is Debt to income ration? Calculating your debt to income ratio (DTI) is one of the simplest ways to get a handle on your current financial health. DTI is the percentage of your monthly income that goes towards debt payments. Lenders look at your DTI when they are considering your ability to pay back …
Oct 22
Most Youthful Cities in America
Most Youthful Cities in America The youngest cities are usually found near college towns. Realtor.com® researchers analyzed 2017 U.S. Census Bureau metro data to pinpoint the cities with the lowest average resident age (the rankings were limited to one city per state for geographic diversity). The top 10 cities all have an average resident age …
Oct 21
Tiniest Homes Are in America
Tiniest Homes Are in America Tiny homes have grown in popularity among consumers who either want to simplify their life or need a smaller abode for affordability’s sake. Regardless of circumstance, apartments are getting smaller, and it’s occurring even as rents are rising, according to a new analysis from Apartment Guide, a real estate listing site. Just how tiny …
Oct 18
Halloween-Themed Open House
Halloween-Themed Open House Some real estate pros are prepping their “spooktacular”-themed open houses to attract potential buyers this month. Here are a few tips if you decide to follow the Halloween vibe: Don’t go all “goth” when decorating: Keep the themed decor simple and especially tasteful. No tombstones and graveyards or skeletons on the front stoop to …
Oct 17
Worst Bathroom Colors
Worst Bathroom Colors Nothing ruins a bathroom like a bad hue, and the gray trend may be one of the worst offenders, designers say. “Bathrooms tend to be enclosed spaces, so greige-y muddy colors can make the space feel smaller and dingy,” Ariel Okin, an interior designer in New York City, told Apartment Therapy. “Lighter …
Oct 16
Purchase a HUD home with just $100 Down
Purchase a HUD home with just $100 Down Achieve your dream of home ownership with the HUD $100 down program. For just $100 down, you can purchase certain HUD homes. You can also add a renovation option to finace both the purchase and improvements to your new home. See below for the highlights of this …
Oct 15
Public Transit Adds to Home Values
Public Transit Adds to Home Values Neighborhoods located within a half-mile of public transit services outperformed those farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report released Monday by the National Association of REALTORS® and the American Public Transportation Association. The report shows commercial and residential real estate market sales …
Oct 14
Places to Retire in 2020
Places to Retire in 2020 Warm weather and low taxes continue to have a big pull on where retirees choose to settle down in their golden years. Those pulls are prompting many older Americans to continue to relocate to popular retiree havens in the Carolinas and Florida. U.S. News & World Report recently identified the …
Oct 11
HUD Expands Affordable Housing for Persons With Disabilities
HUD Expands Affordable Housing for Persons With Disabilities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced this week that it is allocating $112 million to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing to low-income people with disabilities. Funding is available through the Section 811 program. About half of the new funding will go toward …
