Real Estate Articles

Homeowners are increasingly focused on aging and safety when they renovate their bathrooms, and they’re incorporating universal design features that address their future needs and are functional for people of all ages and abilities. 

The senior population plays a large role in the housing market. Last year, one-third of home buyers were 55+, and 80% of those 60+ in the U.S. own a home. This means your generation has a strong presence in the yearly housing market, and professionals pay attention to what you are looking for in a property. As boomers and GenX individuals approach retirement, the needs and preferences of the senior real estate market are changing. Let’s look at where people in your age bracket chose to live last year.

If you are wondering if you can buy your first home, you have lots of questions about credit scores, down payments, being …

Spring will be here before you know it. Here in California, spring-like weather usually arrives a little earlier than other places. This …

There are many good reasons to buy a home during the holiday season, from less competition from other buyers to dealing with …

Simply stated, when investing in real estate, the goal is to put money to work today and allow it to increase so …

TNS)—You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a …

Buying a house is a life-changing process that requires lots of upfront financial planning. When looking for a home, keep certain factors …

Q: What are your top tips for preparing to sell a home in the fall? A: First and foremost, use the beauty …

Only 15 percent of Americans are investing in real estate other than their primary residence, according to a real estate investing study …

The real estate market is soaring. But Millennials shouldn’t feel pressure to get in on the action, according to financial experts. They’re …

Haggling over prices is a time-honored tradition in many countries, but American consumers aren’t particularly keen on negotiating. According to a 2013 …

The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may …

More and more millennials are buying homes, representing around 45 percent of all purchase loans, and most first-time millennial homebuyers are on …

While the majority of contractors are honest professionals, it is still important for homeowners to be aware of possible scammers, frauds or …

Saving up a down payment to buy your first house can seem a pretty daunting task. If you’ve never had more than …

It’s no secret that millennials love dogs and now their four-legged friends are starting to influence the decisions they make about housing. …

Moving into a home you’ve just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That’s because, although you might love your new place, you don’t …

One of my clients was house hunting in a particular, 100-year-old neighborhood in Oakland, Calif. Very stroll-to-the-local-produce-market-esque. We found this lovely little …

This is a great time to be selling a house—or buying one. With housing prices at recent highs (in some neighborhoods they’re …