Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP via Getty ImagesThe numbers: Construction on new U.S. homes fell a seasonally adjusted 4.5% in January to 1.31 million, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The drop in construction on homes follows the decline in December, when housing starts also fell by 3.4%
The drop was larger than what Wall Street expected. Economis...
Ryan Etter/Getty ImagesCurious to learn more about how to make money in real estate? Are you itching to invest? We don’t blame you—real estate can be a solid investment as part of an overall portfolio, and a great way to ramp up cash flow.
But what’s the best way to invest in real estate—without too much risk? There are two main real estate investi...
Getty Images / Realtor.comParting is such sweet sorrow, but it’s time for baseball superstar Juan Soto to move on from the D.C. metro area.
After an incredible five seasons of success with the Washington Nationals, including a 2019 World Series win, the talented right fielder has listed his home in nearby Arlington, VA, for $1,095,000.
The reason? ...
Getty ImagesIf you remember the housing crisis of 2008, you’ve likely heard the term “adjustable-rate mortgages,” or ARMs. But have you ever heard of a convertible ARM?
ARMs, in general, are once again catching the eye of prospective homebuyers facing unpredictable mortgage interest rates and home prices. Why? Because ARMs boast low introductory “t...
Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (3)You’ve probably already told several white lies this week. Yes, really. When someone asks how you are, do you always mean it when you answer with, “Doing well”? Stretching the truth here and there is pretty standard.
But when it comes to applying for a mortgage, you’re required to be 100% t...