Three top real estate economists share their visions for key indicators in the housing within the next year.
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As rents continue to rise, owning a home is making more financial sense, according to recent surveys. Find out which metro areas have a rent-to-buy ratio that is most in home owners’ favor.
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FHFA files a lawsuit in Illinois, calling real estate transfer taxes “unlawful tax-raising programs on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that, in turn, create a cost for taxpayers across the country.”
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Condo boards have a message for delinquent owners who fail to pay their monthly fees: Pay up or move out.
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With inventories of houses for sale falling by 20 percent nationwide, some real estate professionals are trying to motivate more sellers to put their home on the market.
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The Massachusetts Supreme Court declared that foreclosure sales are valid only if the lender holds both the mortgage and the underlying note to the property.
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