by lizlaurenb | May 1, 2020 | Real Estate
Some clever millennials are teaching the older boomers a new way to invest in real estate, which goes by the name of “house hacking.” What Is House Hacking? House hacking has nothing to do with computers, although you may go on the Internet to find...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 29, 2020 | Real Estate
One might wonder if the continued improvement in the access to online information about properties for sale has removed the need for working with a qualified real estate agent or broker. It has not. The trends reported by the National Association of REALTORS®...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 28, 2020 | Real Estate
The “Golden Girls” trend got its name from the popular television sitcom about four elderly women who live together to share expenses. It is becoming a popular way in real life for elderly adults to share homeownership and it has many benefits. The cost of...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 22, 2020 | Real Estate
Recent advancements in technology continue to disrupt the real estate market. This includes the use of “Big Data” for data mining, artificial intelligence combined with machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, use of drones, blockchain technology,...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 17, 2020 | Real Estate
According to data compiled by Realtor.com in the fourth quarter of 2019, it is still more affordable overall to rent versus buy a home — but just barely. The median monthly mortgage payment at the end of 2019 was $1,600, while the median monthly rent payment was...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 16, 2020 | Real Estate
There are two times when it is best to buy a home. When you have to buy one and when you can afford to buy one. In general, owning a home is better than renting one because you are building up equity for yourself, instead of throwing your money away by helping the...
