If you’re considering becoming a landlord in a city like Chicago, you’re in luck. Potential landlords can rent out most homes in a majority of America’s largest markets for a profit, according to a recent Zillow report. In 25

Low housing inventory has troubled buyers since the end of the recession, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier to beat out the competition for a purchase. In fact, the number of homes for sale has now dropped

Tear-down starts are increasing to meet the rising demand for new single-family units, according to a new report from The National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB and Wells Fargo used their February 2017 Housing Market Index to track the

The Trump administration’s tax reform plan could have a negative effect on homeowners, but another key piece of the policy may especially hurt property investors. Though some experts have thrown cold water on the idea of a major tax overhaul passing

As home prices continue to rise nationally month after month, affordability is a major concern for people across the country. Rising costs are making it more difficult for many potential homeowners to find quality homes with an affordable mortgage. According to a

The median sales price hit a new high while the median days on market hit a new low, according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing home sales increased 1.1 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted annual

Chicago is the second best city in the United States, according to a report released Wednesday. Resonance Consultancy’s report was announced Wednesday at New York University during an awards celebration. It named the 50 best large American cities and the 50

Home sales in metropolitan Chicago increased in May and nearly reached pre-recession highs despite a decline in home inventory, according to a RE/MAX report released last week. The data, collected by MRED, considered both attached and detached homes within Cook,

Trulia released a list of America’s best value neighborhoods Friday that detailed the 100 biggest metros’ values. Trulia’s list considered first-time buyers and where in the country they could get the best value for their money. Neighborhoods were not just

Last month’s buyers faced one of the most competitive markets to date, according to Redfin’s May 2017 housing market report. As homes flew off the market and supply continued to decrease, speed of home sales and buyer competition hit

Americans are moving less often than ever before, and this new trend in decreasing mobility is having a major effect on the real estate industry. About 11 percent of Americans moved between 2015 and 2016, a decrease of 6

Apartment demand is already tight in many cities across the country, and without an increase of inventory, it may become more difficult to find affordable market-based housing options. A new study from the Hoyt Advisory Services and commissioned by

Fannie Mae has made home purchasing easier for a number of people – including Millennials – by raising its debt-to-income (DTI) threshold. According to the Washington Post, Fannie Mae’s DTI ceiling will be raised from 45 percent to 50 percent

Real estate agents are concerned that political uncertainty and the disruptive nature of new technology will affect their business this year, according to the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE). CRE unveiled its 2017-2018 Top Ten Issues Affect Real Estate

As Millennials increasingly warm to the idea of homeownership and Baby Boomers begin thinking about selling their homes, one wrinkle in the homebuying cycle has appeared: no one wants to buy McMansions. What is now a staple of suburban

This Olalla, Washington, fairytale house truly turns a childhood fantasy into reality and is now on the market for $895,000. The walls have a cave-like appearance and plaster icicles hang from the ceilings in two of the bedrooms. It