U.S. Home Prices Rose 0.2% in April

U.S. home prices rose 0.2% month over month in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, and climbed 2.1% year over year. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. This is according to the Redfin Home Price Index (RHPI), which uses the repeat-sales pricin

America Answers, Types of Leases

Leases look simple until they are not. The rent number gets all the attention, but the rent number is just the headline. The real story is who pays the taxes, who pays the insurance, who handles maintenance, and who gets stuck when expenses rise faster than expected. That is where the money lives, a

When Should You Lower Your Home’s Listing Price?

If you’re a seller with a home on the market, how do you know it’s time to lower the price? Price Is Usually the Reason Your Home Is Still On the Market If your home has been on the market for a while and it’s not getting the attention you think it should, or you’re not getting offers, it’s frustrat

Risks to Avoid When Using Leverage

When you’re an investor, you can use leverage, and borrowed capital, to generate more returns on your assets. Investing in real estate is a good way for many people to diversify their portfolios, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. {loadmoduleid 306} When you invest in real estate, it’s not ne