Most Americans Still Think Buying a Home Is a Good Financial Decision
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that purchasing a home is a solid financial move, though worsening affordability is a top concern.
Create the Perfect Pet-Friendly Home
Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, there are some modifications you can make to your home to best accommodate your four-legged friend.
Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Home Prices Hit New Peak — Again
Bay Area home prices have once again hit an all-time high amid exceptionally tight inventory conditions. Get this story and more in Pacific Union’s weekly Real Estate Roundup.
Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Sees Big-Time Postrecession Home Price Growth
Bay Area home prices are up by more than 50 percent since the end of the recession, helping make San Jose and San Francisco the nation’s two most-recovered housing markets. Get this story and others of note in Pacific Union’s weekly Real Estate Roundup.
First-Time Buyers Spending Significantly More on Home Renovations
More news that coincides with National Home Improvement Month: First-time buyers pumped quite a bit more money into renovations in 2016 than they did the previous year, and they’re especially keen on installing smart technologies.
Real Estate Roundup: U.S. Home Sales Remain at the Highest Point Since Previous Boom
Home sales continue to surge across the country this spring, with smaller properties appreciating significantly faster than their larger counterparts. Check out the latest housing-market headlines of note in Pacific Union’s weekly Real Estate Roundup.
Homeowners Boosting Curb Appeal With Unique Front Yards
The spring is the most popular time of year to undertake a home landscaping project, as winter storms fade and the weather gets warmer. And while the backyard remains the most popular location for outdoor renovation products, most homeowners who are tackling front-yard jobs want to make sure that their property stands out from the crowd.
Real Estate Roundup: Fourth-Quarter Home Purchase Loan Activity Drops Sharply
Rising mortgage rates caused home loan origination activity to dip in the fourth quarter, while they had the opposite effect on refinancing activity. And no surprise here: Three Bay Area counties rank among the nation’s top 10 wine destinations in 2017. Check out these and other stories of interest in Pacific Union’s weekly Real Estate Roundup.
Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Still Has the Most Equity-Rich Homeowners
There are more equity-rich homeowners in San Francisco and San Jose than anywhere else in the country, while the latter city is ranked as one of the best U.S. places to live in 2017. Check out these and other stories of note in our weekly Real Estate Roundup.