The next time you drive into your neighborhood, cruise past your home and compare it to other homes in your area. Does your house have curb appeal? Do you see an attractive space which is welcoming, well-kept, and beautiful? Implement these four landscaping and garden updates to add thousands to your property value. Ways to … Read more
It is easy to have a negative opinion of owning a home when you read about the travails faced by millions of Americans as they try to repay their mortgages. A study by Harvard University suggests that approximately 40 million Americans live in housing they are unable to afford. The existing state of affairs; where … Read more
Although the housing market has recovered to the point where it has now surpassed pre-crash levels, the rate of building has slowed down markedly. In 2016, the supply of homes fell 330,000 units short of demand. In May 2017, a report from the National Association of Homebuilders showed that home prices are an incredible 50 … Read more
Your mortgage is something you have to pay off each month for decades, right? Not so fast. Many homeowners are using a hack to pay off their mortgage quicker and devote more of their income to saving for retirement. Here’s what you need to know about the effectiveness of bi-weekly payments. Are Bi-Weekly Payments a Good Idea? … Read more
There were 933,045 foreclosures in the United States in 2016, the lowest annual level since 2006. This figure represents approximately 0.7 percent of housing units in the nation. There is a multitude of bargain hunters who believe they are getting a great deal by purchasing one of these homes. After all, the bank is apparently … Read more
You may finally feel that now is the time to step onto the property ladder but wait! You have to make sure that you’re 100% ready or risk losing it all later down the line. The good news is that the rate of foreclosures has dropped significantly. According to Business Insider, foreclosures were at their … Read more
The rent vs. buy debate has raged on for decades because there is always new information to hand for both sides of the argument. The price of property is constantly changing as is the income-to-mortgage ratio faced by prospective homeowners. The main advantage of renting is that you are never going to fall victim to … Read more
Standard Pacific Homes was founded in Orange County, California in 1961 by Ronald Foell and Arthur Svendsen, and in 1965, the company began constructing its first subdivision. The focus was on building homes and communities primarily for families and soon their operations reached San Diego (1969), Northern California (1970), Texas (1978), and expanded to Arizona … Read more
When you go with Pulte Homes for building your home, you get the benefit of over 65 years of experience. Their dedication helps them exceed your expectations at every step. They design homes based on your way of life and also offer a warranty which you can rely on. The difference is very clear. Years … Read more
Things have dramatically improved for Americans and the US economy since the Great Recession which many blame on Barney Frank and Alan Greenspan. And many analysts think things are only going to get better! With somewhat improved job security and some better-paying jobs finally being seen on the horizon because of President Trump’s moves and … Read more