Results for Single-Family Homes

To be classified as a single-family home, a property must meet some requirements. What are those requirements? Let's take a look.

Space-starved home hunters in cities like New York and Chicago are transforming multi-unit dwellings into large residences

The decision on what type of home to buy can be difficult, since you cannot predict with certainty how long you will live there and what life changes your home will have to accommodate in the future. ...

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

A growing array of companies offer investment options that are alternatives to being a landlord on your own.

Data firm RealtyTrac put together a list of 10 cities with a population of 1 million or more offering the biggest price discounts on bank-owned homes.

The size of a typical new single-family home rose in third quarter of 2013, continuing a post-recession trend. The recent increase in size is likely due to an atypical mix of buyers. According to data from the Census the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey, the average and median size of single-family …

A new list from RentRange is out on the top 25 rental markets with the highest average gross yield, with a heavy focus on non-coastal markets. However, for those looking to invest in housing, RentRange does give some extra advice to keep in mind with these markets.

We often hear about the incredible benefits multifamily properties offer -- but there are always cons! Learn some of the downsides here.

For Sale: 4 bed, 5 bath, 4,387 SQFT ∙ $5,695,000 ∙ Santa Barbara Association Of Realtors # 21-437 ∙ Birnam Wood at its finest! This recently renovated home offers luxe finishes, a chic color palette, incredible storage, and a flexible floor plan. A gorgeous kitchen is the heart of the home and opens to a family room, dining space, and the mountain view terrace. Separately, a formal living room is perfect for all types of entertaining - from book club, bridge games, to…

As baby boomers downsize and move into smaller homes or assisted living, will there be an influx of these houses on the market? Research into changing demographics suggests not. Continue reading →

Investing in single-family homes is becoming big business and a driving force stabilizing home values across the country, as institutional investors see value in foreclosures that can have new life as rental homes. Soon, average investors may be able to get into the act, too—without having to buy a house themselves.

Most People Want Single-Family Homes Article by Daily Real Estate News | March 15, 2016 The suburbs still reign in the eyes of buyers. A new NAR survey reveals that a majority of consumers looking …

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Choosing your first investment property is difficult. Here are the 5 reasons why single family homes offer distinct advantages over multifamily properties.

The American homeownership rate is at its lowest point in more than 50 years, but that doesn’t mean that America

It’s a real estate question that historically has had an easy answer: Do single-family detached homes appreciate in value faster than condominiums?

Jack Richlin of Seattle Commercial Real Estate LLC recounts how the search for a golf course property resulted in a single family residential development.

If you’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for over two to three decades, or are driving in the car with someone who has, it is likely that you’ve exchanged brief stories about the current cement covered landscape and how it use to be an open field of grass or acres of trees. It is no …

If you’re looking to invest in real estate, you may be wondering how appreciation values compare in detached houses vs. condominiums.