Functional Obsolescence May Stall Housing

We expect computers, televisions and other kinds of devices to become obsolete. But what about houses? It turns out that the problem of “functional obsolescence” may be haunting the housing recovery, as potential buyers – and renters – are put off by homes...

Why So Few New Mortgages?

Where have all the home buyers gone? Interest rates for typical mortgages are hovering around 4 percent – but potential homebuyers aren’t biting. Overall, applications for both refinancing and home mortgages are down by 48 percent this year, according to a new CNBC...

Fair Housing’s Gray Areas: Pitfalls for Landlords

Keeping things running smoothly in residential real estate depends partly on knowing local, state and federal laws relating to landlords and tenants. A property owner’s efforts to screen out problem tenants and keep the property in tip top shape can collide with those...

Learn How to Create Wealth – For Free

Can just one ticket open the door to lifelong wealth? If that’s a ticket to Jason Hartman’s upcoming Creating Wealth in Today’s Economy  Bootcamp on June 28, 2014 in sunny Irvine, CA, it certainly can. And now, you could even get access to Jason’s expert advice...

Are Americans Just Window Shopping for Homes?

The housing market has ended up a bit flatter than expected for this time of year, and market watchers are wondering why. After a promising year in 2013 that spurred more optimism about the housing recovery, mortgage applications and purchases are down. Now, a new...