Dec 6th 2010 1:06PM
In today's housing market, the only sure thing seems to be renting a home. Consumers, investors and lenders are all entering or reentering the rental market in droves, making this subsector of the housing market prime for continued growth. According to U.S. Census data, over 2 million people between the ages of 20... Continue Reading »
Sep 19th 2009 2:00PM
In some markets, buying a home may now be more affordable than renting. So it may be a good time to buy. Here's Why: The rent-to-buy ratios in some markets are improving, coming close to the ideal 15-to-1 radio of median sales prices to median annual rents. That translates to needing $150,000 to buy a house that would... Continue Reading »
Aug 31st 2009 12:00PM
A major federal shift on housing policy will likely increase the number of rental homes and other rental units, making it easier for renters to find a place to live. Abandoning the home "ownership society" of George W. Bush's presidency, the Obama administration has plans to pump $4.25 billion of economic stimulus money... Continue Reading »
