The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index improved for the fifth consecutive month in December, rising about 3% to its highest reading in seven months. A surge in buying conditions for durables led Current Economic Conditions to soar more than 20%. Rather than a sign of strength, this rise in durables was primarily due to… The post Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December appeared first on RISMedia.

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

Ask any real estate or mortgage professional what housing has been like in 2024, and the answer is likely chaotic. Ask consumers the same question, and they’ll probably sum it up in one word: unaffordable. A continued trend of higher-for-longer mortgage rates will continue into 2025 accompanied by high home prices, but slight improvements are… The post 2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Economists Expect for the Year Ahead appeared first on RISMedia.

When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. 

Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out.

More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. 

In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth.

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type.

When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially.

Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

Above, Michael Mazzei Michael Mazzei was a young father when the company he worked for went bust. With little in his background besides conventional sales, he took the advice of a friend of his father’s and went to work in his real estate office in the wealthy enclave of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. On his mentor’s… The post Florida’s Gulf Trust Group Holds to a Higher Standard appeared first on RISMedia.