More than 14 million properties were equity rich at the end of the second quarter of 2017, according to the Q2 2017 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report from ATTOM Data Solutions. This makes up 24.6 percent of all

In today’s digital age, homeowners seem to be most keenly interested in one thing: getting in touch with the outdoors. According to new research most of them would even downsize their square footage to do so.  A recent survey conducted

While home prices increased nationally in July, overall home sales declined, according to the latest report from Redfin. The median sale price in July rose to $293,000, a 6.8 percent increase from last year, but a slight 0.3 percent drop

Dust off that gaudy chandelier and break out the lace: Victorian interiors are back in style at last, at least for some Americans. Though it may be surprising, a recent report from custom furniture brand Joybird reveals that Victorian-era

High demand and low supply continues to push up home prices across the country, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors. The national median single-family home price increased 6.2 percent from $240,700 in Q2 2016

Despite settling in Houston, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24 thousand metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that 56 percent of

Builder confidence led to a solid single-family housing market in July while overall housing starts decreased, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. A similar report from the National Association of Home Builders

Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not planning on purchasing

Texas saw a major surge in international home sales with the state ranking second among U.S. states for international home sales volume, according to the Texas International Homebuyers Report from the Texas Association of Realtors. The report found that

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The survey shows

Houston home sales and prices have been rising, but locals aren’t choosing to stay there. According to Redfin’s recent migration report, Houston ranked seventh for portion of local Redfin users searching elsewhere for homes. The study analyzed online home search

Trader Joe’s has a significant fan base because of its healthy and budget-friendly variety of food — and it turns out that homebuyers see a higher home value appreciation when they live near one of its locations. A new report

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

A nationwide increase in median home values coupled with low inventory indicates a stronger post-recession market. However, more Americans are becoming wary of this upward trajectory, according to ValueInsured’s recent Modern Homebuyer survey. In fact, a majority of participants believe the

Houston’s home market saw its 10th straight month of increased sales, although the market is showing a slight slowdown. According to the Houston Association of Realtors, there were 7,440 single-family homes sold in July, which is up 5 percent from last

A home appraisal is a crucial step in homebuying and selling, but often times homeowners and appraisers do not see eye-to-eye on the value of a home. According to Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI), the average