U.S. HOME PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER, Says S&P/Case-Shiller

U.S. HOME PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER, Says S&P/Case-Shiller

Home prices continued to climb in September, setting a new all-time record and surpassing the highs from before the financial crisis.

On a national basis, single-family home prices increased by 5.5%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions. That’s up sharply from 5.1% the month before.

 

How To Sell Your House When You Work From Home

How To Sell Your House When You Work From Home

Selling your home can be especially challenging when your home is also your office. Make the process a breeze with these hacks.

The number of teleworkers (who are not self-employed) has grown enormously over the past several years. And it’s no wonder: Technology has made it even easier to work from just about anywhere, anytime (even in your pajamas if you want to). One added perk? That smug feeling of satisfaction you have when other people complain about traffic in Los Angeles, CA, or their commute times on the beltway into Washington, DC.

HOME IMPROVEMENT RATES OF RETURN 101

A house is a valuable asset. In terms of investments, real estate is among the safest investments to make. In a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, this belief is reflected in more than 1 in every 4 American. It is only natural to want to add more value to an investment asset. And in the case of a house, one of the ways to do this is to undertake home improvement projects on the property.

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY

Smart home technology has achieved mainstream status in the United States. According to the Smart Home Marketplace Survey, almost half (45%) of all Americans either own smart home technology or plan to invest in it this year. Also, 54% of homeowners said they would purchase or install smart solutions if they were selling their homes to improve the chances of a quicker sale.  

AMERICA’S 20 HOTTEST REAL ESTATE MARKETS FOR JUNE 2016

AMERICA’S 20 HOTTEST REAL ESTATE MARKETS FOR JUNE 2016

Wow, it sure did get hot fast this year! Summer has barely unfurled, but the residential real estate market is already delivering the most blistering June in a decade, according to new data on inventory and user activity on realtor.com®. Homes for sale in June are moving off the market 2% more quickly than last year as prices continue to hit new record highs.