Price Gap Between New, Existing Homes Narrows
The price gap between new and existing houses has been falling in recent years, but buyers are still likely to pay 15 percent more for new construction than a resale house. Over the long run, though, newly built places will cost less. According to Realtor.com, “A...Beware These Common Home Pitfalls
“Danger, Will Robinson!” Although the line above was uttered only once during the three-year run of the classic sci-fi show “Lost in Space,” it has become an iconic warning that peril lies ahead. And it should stand as a warning to homeowners everywhere: Your house...Don’t Pass on Government Loans
With housing prices marching ever upward, government-backed mortgages are among the most popular forms of financing these days. But misguided buyers and sellers too often turn their noses up at these loans. They mistakenly believe that only borrowers with poor credit...‘Family Feud’ Is Not Just a Game Show
On the game show “Family Feud,” host Steve Harvey tries to make the battle between households fun. But there’s nothing enjoyable when family members are at odds off-screen – especially when it comes to real estate. “The most difficult sales” are those in which...Mortgages ‘Increasingly Out of Reach’ for Hourly, Gig Workers
It’s always been tougher for gig workers and hourly wage employees to qualify for a mortgage. But new research shows that people in all kinds of occupations who don’t receive regular paychecks are having a more difficult go of it. Indeed, the study – by...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
