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fromCreative Bloq
5 days ago

All I want for Prime Day is this very beautiful fridge

The current circumstances have changed due to purchasing a house, leading to a need for essential, aesthetically pleasing home appliances that remain affordable.
E-Commerce
#housing-crisis
NYC real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Richard Curran: Five steps that could help ease housing crisis - but don't go holding your breath

Housing crisis ignored leads to rising prices and unaffordability.
Home buying costs increased by €200,000 in a decade.
Young people face higher debt and reduced home ownership opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Renovation

We thought we'd built our dream home. Over 15 years later, I can admit it's too big and I regret many of our choices.

NYC real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Richard Curran: Five steps that could help ease housing crisis - but don't go holding your breath

Housing crisis ignored leads to rising prices and unaffordability.
Home buying costs increased by €200,000 in a decade.
Young people face higher debt and reduced home ownership opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Renovation

We thought we'd built our dream home. Over 15 years later, I can admit it's too big and I regret many of our choices.

#downsizing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Remodel

A family of 5 downsized to a one-bedroom apartment to escape feeling 'house poor.' Saving money hasn't been the only benefit.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Remodel

A family of 5 downsized to a one-bedroom apartment to escape feeling 'house poor.' Saving money hasn't been the only benefit.

#housing-market
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Baby Boomers Own Nearly 40% of All American Homes - Was It Skill or Luck?

Baby Boomers' wealth and home ownership disproportionately affect younger generations' ability to buy homes.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The Cost of Homeownership Now Outpaces Median Incomes in Every State

U.S. households need an average of $118,530 to afford homes amidst rising mortgage rates and increasing prices.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
SF real estate

'It was a David-and-Goliath set-up' - Solo buyers and renters on beating the odds stacked against single people in Ireland's housing crisis

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

10 Most Affordable States Where Solo Buyers Can Afford a Home-and Live Comfortably

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Baby Boomers Own Nearly 40% of All American Homes - Was It Skill or Luck?

Baby Boomers' wealth and home ownership disproportionately affect younger generations' ability to buy homes.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The Cost of Homeownership Now Outpaces Median Incomes in Every State

U.S. households need an average of $118,530 to afford homes amidst rising mortgage rates and increasing prices.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
SF real estate

'It was a David-and-Goliath set-up' - Solo buyers and renters on beating the odds stacked against single people in Ireland's housing crisis

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Real estate

10 Most Affordable States Where Solo Buyers Can Afford a Home-and Live Comfortably

fromThe Inspired Room
2 weeks ago

Introducing: The Lake House - The Inspired Room

After years of renting, my husband and I, along with our son, have just moved into a new-to-us house with my parents-in-law—a dream come true.
Renovation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The people who could benefit from possible mortgage rule changes

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a discussion paper outlining the potential benefits and risks of rule changes, aiming to support wider access to sustainable home ownership.
UK politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose low-income families get shot at home ownership - San Jose Spotlight

"The idea is that housing can be a thing that you no longer have to worry about," Grubb told San José Spotlight. "The difference between affordable home ownership versus affordable rental is that you're not (just) changing the lives of two or three people. You're changing the lives of entire families."
Silicon Valley real estate
#personal-finance
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Retirement

Becoming mortgage-free at 40: 'We used every spare penny to overpay our mortgage and saved over 100,000 in interest'

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Podcast

Irish Independent launches 'Money Talks', a new podcast that asks household names to lift the lid on their personal finances

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Retirement

Becoming mortgage-free at 40: 'We used every spare penny to overpay our mortgage and saved over 100,000 in interest'

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Podcast

Irish Independent launches 'Money Talks', a new podcast that asks household names to lift the lid on their personal finances

#real-estate
LA real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A new report shows homebuyers now need to make at least $114k a year to buy the average U.S. home

Home ownership is increasingly unattainable for many Americans due to high mortgage rates and rising home prices.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Buying My Condo Was a Financial Mistake - Now I'm Stuck with a Money Pit and Major Repairs

Realizing financial mistakes, particularly in real estate purchases, can lead to regret when personal circumstances shift.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Real Estate Side Hustle Into a $2 Million Fortune'

Connie Bai has transformed her initial home buying experience in the Bay Area into a successful real estate investment career.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Real estate

We're moving but have a $3 million home with a $1.2 million mortgage at 2.5% - should we rent it out or sell?

LA real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A new report shows homebuyers now need to make at least $114k a year to buy the average U.S. home

Home ownership is increasingly unattainable for many Americans due to high mortgage rates and rising home prices.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Buying My Condo Was a Financial Mistake - Now I'm Stuck with a Money Pit and Major Repairs

Realizing financial mistakes, particularly in real estate purchases, can lead to regret when personal circumstances shift.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Real Estate Side Hustle Into a $2 Million Fortune'

Connie Bai has transformed her initial home buying experience in the Bay Area into a successful real estate investment career.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Real estate

We're moving but have a $3 million home with a $1.2 million mortgage at 2.5% - should we rent it out or sell?

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gabija Gataveckaite: Fianna Fail say they are the party of home ownership yet they are now U-turning on build-to-rents

Fianna Fáil highlights its commitment to home ownership, showcasing its 'Housing for All' initiative aimed at building 300,000 new homes by 2030.
Real estate
#relationships
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trump: I'm taking Fannie and Freddie 'public' with implicit guarantee

Trump proposes taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public while ensuring government guarantees remain intact.
Details on a timeline for this transition are currently unspecified.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Leaked Video: Kamala Harris Gives Trump-Era Warning, Jokes About Being Unemployed' In Private Speech

Kamala Harris warns about rising fascism and echoes historical lessons from the 1930s in a recent speech.
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Engaged NYC couple adds unconventional option to wedding registry: 'Lasting investment'

Couples increasingly prefer wedding registries that allow contributions toward home down payments instead of traditional gifts.
#family-dynamics
LA real estate
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I Devised a Plan for My Childhood Home. My Husband Is Adamantly Opposed.

Emotional ties and the intent to care for your grandmother justify the decision to rent the family home.
Balancing emotional and practical considerations in inheriting property is challenging.
LA real estate
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I Devised a Plan for My Childhood Home. My Husband Is Adamantly Opposed.

Emotional ties and the intent to care for your grandmother justify the decision to rent the family home.
Balancing emotional and practical considerations in inheriting property is challenging.
#retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

We live rent-free and just received $80,000 in inheritance - what's the best way to put this to work for our future?

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

We live rent-free and just received $80,000 in inheritance - what's the best way to put this to work for our future?

#financial-struggles
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I feel trapped': how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans

Many homeowners in the U.S. are struggling financially due to rising ownership costs and unexpected expenses.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I feel trapped': how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans

Many homeowners in the U.S. are struggling financially due to rising ownership costs and unexpected expenses.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

The opportunity is endless: A call to action

Worst year in history, and over 5 million mortgages were closed in the US. This, my friends, is an endless opportunity.
LA real estate
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

How to take over a mortgage when a loved one has passed away

Inheriting a house with an unpaid mortgage could allow you to assume the mortgage under specific conditions.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

My daughter is upset that we gave my son money for a down payment but won't give her one - is she right?

The original poster (OP) clarified that his son, who received the down payment help, has been diligently saving and was recently in need due to a competitive housing market.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago

Boston Condos For Sale: Tough Road Ahead For 2025 Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

"Inventory will continue to increase next year, but unless there is a major shift in the economic trajectory, we don't expect a buyer's market on the horizon within the next five years," said Danielle Hale, chief economist for realtor.com®. "Unfortunately for buyers, it's only going to get more costly to buy, especially the most-demanded entry level real estate. To be successful, buyers should think through how they'll adapt to higher rates and prices."
Boston
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Louth home makes the most of its hillside setting with stunning vistas and its own wind turbine

"What I like about it," says Bradley, "Is that you can see it moving, like a kinetic sculpture. It really gives you the feeling you are getting something back. My grandkids used to call this place, 'The round and round house'."
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Scammers are stealing homes from under their owners' noses. AI is making it scarily easy.

Increased AI usage has facilitated a rise in deed fraud, impacting homeowners and prospective buyers.
The legal struggle over Spelling Manor highlights the risks of real estate ownership in the digital age.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.

"By the time my son graduates from high school, I would have saved about $100,000, which would cover a large portion of a four-year degree - depending on where he chooses to go."
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