Buying a house is generally considered a sign of financial independence, but apparently most young people want help. Even though 58% of first-time homebuyers aged 18 to 34 think buying a house is an adult-like accomplishment, 66% expect some sort of help from parents, according to a recent report from Bank of America. You might be thinking, “Ugh. Millennials.” In some ways, that’s a fair reaction. Some people expecting financial assistance from their parents when buying a home may also fit the stereotype that … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Does ‘staging’ a home lure buyers into paying more?
July 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By DANIELGOLDSTEIN PERSONAL FINANCE REPORTER Plastic surgery might improve one’s looks. But so might a little makeup. When it comes to making your house more attractive to prospective buyers, home staging is definitely in the makeup category. What is home staging? Just like makeup, it’s an on-the-surface solution. Staging can help your place look its best during the sales period without the cost or expense of a renovation. For about $3,500 to $4,500 a month, the home you’re … [Read more...]
U.S. Home Builder Optimism Slipped in July
July 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
U.S. home builders said they lost a bit of confidence in July due largely to uncertainty over how the housing market will perform in the next six months, though they maintained a positive outlook overall as sales strengthen. The National Association of Home Builders said Monday its monthly index of builder confidence in the market for single-family homes slipped one point to 59 in July. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expected a reading of 60. Economists look at builder confidence because when … [Read more...]
