Tag Archives: Homeowners

From launching a photo blog that highlights the lives of the people it serves to HUD Secretary Carson visiting areas affected by Hurricane Florence, the agency is reaching out to homeowners across the country.

A survey that asked homeowners to share their opinion of their home insurance agents found that there were many opportunities for agents to strengthen their affinity with homeowners. Here’s how.

From restricting refinance activity, to managing debt, rising rates are likely to affect the housing market in many ways. Experts weigh in on what homeowners can do to mitigate the challenges of this environment.

Even as more homeowners and appraisers find themselves seeing eye to eye on home values, a recent report found that the growth of appraisal values has slowed, a report found. See what factors are affecting appraisal values.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a grant for housing counseling that will help 1 million households find housing, make more informed choices, and keep their current homes. Here’s what the grant entails.

While energy-efficient homes can potentially pay dividends for homeowners, here’s how homeowners and appraisers can work together to get the right value for an eco-friendly, green home.

With members of the lender-placed insurance working group still seeking comments, the date of the release of new guidelines is still uncertain. Here’s what the working group is likely to recommend once the comments period is over.

Five decades after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 became law, some say the playing field remains uneven when it comes to achieving the American dream of homeownership. What can be done to promote a more equitable housing industry? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

Real estate professionals are reporting that borrowers of color with good income and good credit are still finding it challenging to get loans to purchase homes. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

For the most part, homeowners are staying consistent about their perception of their home’s value. However, some cities are not staying so consistent.