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Profits from flipping homes are increasing. The profit for flipping a home has jumped 30% making the average sales price in this year’s first quarter $55,574 higher than the purchase price from last year, according to RealyTrac. Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac said, “slowing home price appreciation early this year in many of the…

Remodeling spending is increasing and currently up 30% from its lowest point, and single-family construction is showing signs of improvement, as well. According to recent data, a home improvement project that cost $50,000 in 2010 has now increased to $60,000-$70,000. The costs of materials and labor have grown, and in order to find the best…

Foreclosure rates in the U.S. have fallen, according to current data. Home foreclosures decreased 37% year-over-year, averaging 720,000, down from 1.1 million in early 2013. CoreLogic’s most recent National Foreclosure Report states that there were approximately 48,000 complete foreclosures nationally last month, down 5,000 from this time last year. Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic…

Your credit score determines many important aspects of your life such as buying a home, a car, or applying for a credit card. Lenders look at your score to decide if your credit is strong enough to qualify for a loan or line of credit. Experts have offered a few tips to help increase your…

Home sales in the U.S. hit the lowest levels seen in more than 1-1/2 years last month, according to the Nation Association of Realtors. Home sales have fallen 0.2% to an annual rate of approximately 4.9 million units. Although sales have slipped, experts do not expect this trend to continue. It is suggested that as…

Experts have compiled a list of ways that homeowners can lower their electricity bill, save energy, make their homes more comfortable, and reduce climate change impact and pollution. Doing simple things such as using ceiling fans, drawing the curtains during the heat of the day, and turning down the thermostat when you are not at…

An increasing number of Americans are feeling financially secure, according to new data. Last year, vacation home sales jumped 13%, the highest level seen since 2006. Overall, annual home sales increased approximately 30%, averaging 717,000. Median home prices increased to $168,700 from 2012. Additionally, the stock market has gained strength, according to Lawrence Yun, chief…

Although the housing market has not yet made significant strides this year toward recovery, Fitch Ratings’ Chalk Line report suggests that, as the year continues, more growth and stability will be apparent. As the economy begins to gain momentum and job growth increases, the housing market will follow suit. Some factors that may negatively affect…

According to new data, house flipping is experiencing a resurgence. Flipped homes made up 4.6% of all single-family home sales last year in the United States, a 0.4% increase from 2012. The Vice President of RealtyTrac, Daren Blomquist said, “strong home price appreciation in many markets boosted profits for flippers in 2013, despite a shrinking…

Many baby boomers are making the decision to downsize, according to research. An increased number of people born between 1946 and 1964 are trading in their hefty mortgages and oversized SUVs for smaller, more efficient homes and vehicles. Boomers may be downsizing, but research suggests that they are not sacrificing quality in the transition. Sheryl…