A treehouse is a common addition for homes with kids… but one man decided he wanted one for himself, and when he was done, he had himself a solar-powered flying saucer controlled by his smartphone.

___________________________________________________________________________________

The latest numbers show the U.S. home ownership rate continued to fall in the second quarter, but find out why economists are confident a change is on the horizon.

___________________________________________________________________________________

A new survey shows why you may want to highlight the walkability of a neighborhood and area, particularly when you’re working with first-time buyers and young adult clients.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Rent-to-own programs are starting to grow in popularity once again as a way for consumers with less-than-perfect credit who can’t qualify for a mortgage to still get on the path to home ownership.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Mortgage activity rose only slightly last week despite a small drop in interest rates, but applications remain well above year-ago levels.

___________________________________________________________________________________

ERA Real Estate offers up these five less-known markets for prospective buyers looking for an affordable vacation home.
____________________________________________________________________________________