Medical Research Drives Commercial Development in Philadelphia
Billions of dollars of venture capital are being spent on developing commercial real estate in the Philadelphia area to meet the growing needs of the medical research industry.
June 29, 2019
New Legislation would Ban Restrictions on Short-term Rentals via Zoning Ordinances
Local governments in Michigan have begun fighting short-term rentals by adopting new regulations that would categorize some rentals as commercial transactions in a residential zone.
June 27, 2019
Home Loans for Veterans No Longer Capped
Veterans who secure loans through the VA’s Home Loan Guaranty Program will no longer have a capped amount on what they can borrow.
June 27, 2019
VA Home Loan Guaranty Program Hits Milestone
The 24 millionth VA loan was recently given to Army Sgt. 1st Class William Kopf, an Active Guard Reserve Soldier.
June 24, 2019
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall, Leading to More Home Sales
Mortgage rates at the end of May dipped below four percent for the first time in 16 months and have now dropped a full percentage point since November.
June 24, 2019
Best Podcasts for Homeowners in 2019
If you’re ready to tackle an overgrown garden, take on the repair jobs you’ve been side-eyeing all winter or are just focused on the topic of homeownership, the following podcasts are for you.
June 17, 2019
Homebuyers downsizing falls, those upsizing increases in Pennsylvania
The number of homebuyers in Pennsylvania looking to downsize from their current home is trending downwards, while those looking to upsize has increased, according to a recent survey.
June 17, 2019
Legislature Promotes Housing Choice in Washington
Lawmakers in Olympia recently completed a landmark legislative session for housing in the state of Washington.
June 12, 2019
Jefferson Parish Voters Agree to Raise Property Taxes to Increase Teacher Wages, Improve Schools
Voters overwhelmingly agreed to raise property taxes for public education by $28.8 million over the span of 10 years.
June 11, 2019
Wisconsin Could Help Potential First-Time Homebuyers Save
The Wisconsin is considering a bill that would create a First-Time Homebuyer’s Savings Account – a tax-free savings account for individuals or couples trying to buy their first home.
June 10, 2019
New Listings Increase in Chattanooga
New Listings in the Chattanooga region increased 18.4 percent to 1,428. Pending Sales were up 13.8 percent to 1,072.
June 10, 2019
A New Housing Community In Texas Gives Autistic Adults An Independent Home Life
When completed, this community will have 15 homes, and will provide independent home living to 60 adults with autism spectrum disorder.
June 10, 2019
Arizona Homeowners Receive Little to No Protection from Unregulated HOAs
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June 6, 2019
Churches Could be Part of the Solution to Greenville’s Affordable Housing Crisis
JustFaith Greenville has been urging churches in Greenville to give up some of their land to help build affordable housing communities.
June 6, 2019
Suburbia 2.0: Tactics for Making the Suburbs More Urban
For all the attraction of the big cities in our country, the majority of people in these urbanized areas remain in the suburbs.
June 6, 2019
Alternative Resources Are Stepping Up To Help Rural Homeowners
Many rural residents today are struggling to find affordable housing, keep their homes in good repair or simply keep their homes at all.
June 6, 2019
Is Dip in Homeownership Rate A Sign of Things to Come?
Homeownership rates fell for the first time in more than two years, but there is a debate as to whether this is just a temporary blip or the start of a decline.
June 6, 2019
Secondary Markets More Attractive to Commercial Investment
With the economy continuing to flourish, investment in commercial real estate has also spiked as investors look to find a solid return for their dollars.
June 6, 2019
Mid-Market Miami Home Sales Rise in April
Miami mid-market home sales and median prices for all properties increased in April, reflecting demand for local properties, particularly in certain price points.
June 4, 2019