About 22% of U.S. mortgages are assumable from a seller to a buyer – largely federal ones, such as FHA loans – and a broker advertises that option to attract customers.
Some cities expect commercial buildings to reduce emissions or pay a tax, but both options create extra stress on pandemic-harmed structures, such as office buildings.
To secure a home, some U.S. buyers still agree to make up the difference when a mortgage appraisal comes in at less than the contract price – an often risky move.
A tool on realtor.com helps investors estimate potential profits, but it can also help current owners decide if “rent it out” is a better financial idea than selling.
The PACE program helps owners upgrade their home, but Miami-Dade County, which has the lion’s share of the Fla.’s PACE agreements, could seek stricter regulations.
U.S. households had 8.8% less to spend in 2022 (after taxes) than they did in 2021 due in part to 2021’s pandemic checks and expiring tax credits, such as some for childcare.
Property insurance costs aren’t completely under human control. NOAA says 2023 has had 23 billion-dollar-plus disasters so far due to changes in the climate.
Independent businesses aren’t quite as optimistic about the next six months, and many hope to maximize profits now to prepare for any possible downturn.
The few-accents, white-walls trend has faded. A growing trend this fall is “dopamine I” – decorating that focuses on happiness, color and self-expression.
Aug. report: Rather than lower monthly rents that remain within $2 of their all-time high, more landlords are offering perks, such as a free month or two.
