Real Estate by Richard Pluschau

06/28/2022

Never again. That was the sentiment held among legislators as they rallied to pass the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010. The goal was to outlaw the subprime mortgages that fueled the ’00s housing bubble—which saw U.S. home prices soar 84% between January 2000 and June 2006—and ultimately pushed the country into the deepest recession since the Great Depression.

Among the nation's largest housing markets, Moody's Analytics finds 344 are "overvalued" by more than 10%. Back in 2007, 261 markets were "overvalued" by 10% or more.

06/23/2022

The entertaining experts at HGTV share their top 60 ideas for cheap and easy party food recipes from appetizers, snacks, main courses, desserts and more.

You don't have to tap into your savings to throw a great party. Try our tasty recommendations for easy (and cheap!) party recipes.

06/21/2022

US mortgage costs shot up at the fastest rate since 1987 this week, as the Federal Reserve attempts to stamp down on inflation.

06/16/2022

The upcycling pros at HGTV share 60 budget-friendly ways to beautify your outdoor spaces by repurposing items you may already have.

(Almost!) free is fantastic when you freshen up your great outdoors with our ideas for landscape, hardscape, gardening, entertaining and outdoor decor upcycles.

06/14/2022

Traditionally, spring is real estate season, but buyers across the country have been waiting for summer to finally see a return to normal inventory levels, normal competition and most importantly,...

06/09/2022

The remodeling experts at HGTV.com have compiled 30 tips that will increase your home's value based on your budget.

The road to selling a home can be a long one. Learn to improve the value of your home based on your budget with these 30 tips.

06/07/2022

Buyers might finally experience respite from the hot pandemic market as inflation and fed rate-hike help create a more stabilized, balanced market.

06/07/2022

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say owning a home is a higher measure of achievement than having a successful career, raising a family or earning a college degree, according to a new survey.

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say owning a home is a higher measure of achievement than having a successful career, raising a family or earning a college degree, according to a new survey. But affordability remains a challenge for many of them. The survey, released in March for Bankrate.com, a....

06/02/2022

Moving to a smaller home can be a great opportunity to take stock of what you have and start fresh in your new space

05/31/2022

Housing prices could drop by as much as 10% in many U.S. cities, per Fortune, referencing a new report from Moody's Analytics. However, the dip won't represent a national home price correction,...

05/26/2022

Discover the clever tips and tricks pros used to make the most of every square inch in these remodels

05/24/2022

Some 58% of U.S. adults would be willing to take action to find housing that is more affordable, according to a Bankrate survey.