How Roofing Impacts Real Estate Value

When buyers tour a home, they often focus on the kitchen upgrades, fresh paint, or landscaping. But experienced real estate professionals know that one feature quietly influences property value more than almost any other: the roof. As someone who works with homeowners daily, I've seen firsthand how

Down Payments Steady as Average FICO Scores Remain At 10-Year High

Continued high prices and mortgage rates in the third quarter of 2025 kept many homebuyers on the sidelines, while higher-income buyers continued to drive upper-tier sales Down payments remained relatively flat in the third quarter, as the housing market continued to balance elevated costs with mode

29% of U.S. Home Purchases Are Made in Cash, Essentially Flat From a Year Ago

Redfin reports the typical down payment is climbing, partly because in today’s expensive market, many buyers are affluent. It now sits at a record $70,000, and in percent terms, it’s 19%—up slightly from last year. Just under three in 10 (28.8%) U.S. homebuyers paid in all cash in August, down just

HIG Capital Launches Boxengo Self-Storage Platform Across Italian Cities

Alternative investment firm HIG Capital has completed its entry into Italy's self-storage market through five property acquisitions in Milan and Rome, establishing a new platform called Boxengo. The development extends the Miami-based firm's European real estate strategy into a third national market