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Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Is housing talk finally coming to the 2016 election?

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee takes a look at news coming across the HousingWire weekend desk, with more coverage to come on bigger issues. Well, we’re smack dab in the middle of election season now, with the Republican National Convention wrapping up last week with Donald Trump accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for president. ... Read More »

Two Ways to Compare Renting vs. Owning a Home

One of the hottest topics in housing is whether it’s better to rent or buy a home. The answer always changes based on market conditions, so it’s handy to use a rent vs. buy calculator to do comparisons on the fly. ... Read More »

7 Ways Successful People Have Better Mindsets

It's interesting to wonder why some people are more successful than others, especially for those who themselves are aiming high. What do people like Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates have that feeds their ongoing success and excellence and propels them to the highest levels of success? ... Read More »

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Renovating Your Property

Anyone who is a fan of HGTV has noticed over the last few years the network has continued to increase its number of flagship home renovation shows. Each and every day you can simply flip on the switch and as a home and gardening fanatic watch an endless amount of shows that are guaranteed to spark the Tim the Tool Man Taylor spirit into your heart. ... Read More »

Regardless of age, real estate is consumers top investment choice

Americans across all ages agree that real estate is the best investment for money they won’t need for more than 10 years, according to a survey by Bankrate.com. This survey, which gave several choices of the best long-term investment, showed real estate as the No. 1 long-term investment choice, followed by cash investments such as CDs and savings accounts, ... Read More »

Theme Your House Right: 3 Little Things That Affect the Feel Of Your Home

Do you want to live in a beautiful house with well-furnished and decorated rooms? I bet you do. But when it comes to actually turning your house to heaven on earth, it can be a bit of a challenge and often times, a large mess. ... Read More »

3 Ways to Protect Your Escrow Deposit

You’ve made an offer on a property, the seller has accepted, and maybe you’re about to sign a contract. Now it’s time to put some money down to show that you’re serious about moving forward. ... Read More »

Heres a look at housing demand in 15 major US cities

Homebuyer demand fell 17 percent in June, the fifth-consecutive month of year-over-year declines in early-stage homebuyer activity. The Redfin Housing Demand Index, based on thousands of Redfin customers requesting home tours and writing offers, fell 7 percent from May to a seasonally adjusted level of 88 in June. ... Read More »

9 Upgrades That Will Make Your Kitchen Infinitely More Awesome

If we were going to give an MVP award to just one room in the house, it would have to be the kitchen. Not only is it the place where we cook and eat (not once, not twice, but several times a day!), it’s also our family headquarters and a prime spot for entertaining guests. This summer, why not give the hard-working heart of your home a pick-me-up? We partner ... Read More »

You probably have more equity in your home than you think

Are millions of homeowners sitting on much bigger equity nest eggs than they think? Do you know how much equity you’ve got? If not, could you be missing opportunities to tap into it for worthwhile projects at close to all-time low interest rates? ... Read More »