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ShutterstockIn the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market.The U.S. Census Bureau announced,“The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4...

President Franklin Roosevelt signs what would become known as the GI Bill in his office June 22, 1944. (FDR Library Photo CollectionToday, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice.This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA...

By Claudine ZaPhillip Chin/WireImageAvril Lavigne and ex-husband Chad Kroeger are still trying to sell their Sherman Oaks, CA, mansion. It’s come back on the market with another price cut—now listed for $6.49 million.The couple purchased the place in 2015 for $5,995,000, just months before their ...

Luxe MagazineEurocave’s wine storage cabinets can be built into kitchen interiors, such as this cabinet from the Inspiration rangeLUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai shares his experiences of storing and spoiling wine, and explains why Eurocave cabinets offer the optimum storage conditionsWine is a ...

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 Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the progr...

ShutterstockHome buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their ...

ShutterstockMillennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over.According to National Mortgage News, “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and homebuying years....

ShutterstockWhen you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to determine if you prefer the charm of an existing home or the look and feel of a newer build. With limited existing home inventory available today, especially in the starter and middle-level markets, many buyers are considering a new home that’s...

ShutterstockMany sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition.So, what’s the #1 ...