According to the 2009 National Association of Realtors profile of home buyers and sellers, a significant share of homebuyers are single women. Single-women buyers in 1995 accounted for 14 percent, while in 2009 they accounted for 21 percent. Furthermore, single females make up one-quarter of the first-time buyer population and 17 percent of the repeat [...]
First time homebuyers: Nearly one-third have anxiety over the affordability of owning a home 7 in 10 indicate that the tax credit has not truly factored into the timing of when they decide to purchase a home 92% indicate that having additional time before their first payment due date would be helpful Results by BBVA [...]
A new government program—Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA)—started recently. Its goal is to speed up and standardize the short sale process, as well as to make the negotiation of a distressed property easier for buyers. To do this, financial incentives are provided to lenders. Here are some of the new rules: Banks will set an [...]
There are ways to spruce up your old kitchen without investing tens-of-thousands on a complete remodel. Consider these ideas: New Coat of Paint: Paint transforms spaces. But don’t just consider painting the walls, think about the cabinets and maybe even the hardware too. Tile the Countertops: This works best on small counters which make the [...]
