Spatially uneven house price appreciation rates contribute to further wealth inequality between rich and poor households; since homeowners in more desirable and expensive areas typically see much higher capital gains. Furthermore, there is substantial evidence that intergenerational mobility, the ability for...
“Mortgage rates will likely go down in 2024 if inflation continues to fall, even if it takes the Fed a little while to cut interest rates,” Sorens says. “In highly regulated markets with strong demand, that's just going to cause prices to start going up again, though.” Some markets...
Take a look at the numbers for Phoenix, Atlanta, Detroit and Cleveland. Phoenix and Atlanta are approaching 100 or to put it another way, if you bought a typical home in either city in 2000 you barely made any money at all on a typical home. If you bought in Detroit and Cleveland, y...
VA loans offer no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI) and lower interest rates, making them one of the most affordable options for veterans. Veterans need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to secure a VA loan, so have documents like DD Form 214 or a service statement ready....
Aerial drone view of Atlanta Skyline, showing the Georgia state Capitol.(Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Kemp agreed to the group's top recommendation, to cut class sizes from 22 back to 20, proposing almost $11 million for his budget beginning July 1....
I think we made a significant difference in weatherizing an old house for that family in Decatur. The reduced air leakage and improved kneewalls should help with comfort and energy efficiency. If you’re in the Atlanta/Decatur area,consider donating or signing upfor next year. If you’re no...
A professional deep clean will cost about$300 on average, but you could save that money and tackle the job yourself using HomeLight’sdeep cleaning guide. Scrub the bathrooms and clean the kitchen until they sparkle. Don’t forget easy-to-miss cleaning spots like baseboards, ceiling fans, ...
You can hire a house cleaning specialist to clean your house for you. However, if you want to ensure that your home is cleaned properly, you must find the right company. Below are some tips to help you unearth a top-notch maid in your area. Get Referrals The perfect way to identify ...
House cleaning agents, mold, pets and food preparation aromas highly contribute to the formation of stale odors within the air ducts. Once your air conditioner furnace is running the smells will be circulating in the house repeatedly. Prolonged failure to clean the air duct can also cause unpleas...
Moved from DC where we never felt like we could get ahead to Atlanta where everything was less costly but all the same amenities abounded with less snow. With this move we got lucky and timed the housing market and were in a position to buy at the bottom and then refinanced at the ...