Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices throughout California and the country. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the quarterly Home Opportunity Index read 75.9 in 2011's fourth quarter. More … [Read more...] about Home Affordability Reaches An All-Time High
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The 10 Longest Commutes In The United States
According to the Census Bureau, more than 3.2 million U.S. workers spend over 3 hours commuting to and from work each day. Commutes exceeding 90 minutes in each direction are known as "extreme commutes" in Census Bureau parlance. As compared to typical commute times nationwide, they're aptly named. The national, average commute … [Read more...] about The 10 Longest Commutes In The United States
America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you. Titled "America's Safest Cities", Forbes Magazine compiled data from more than 70 cities with populations of 250,000 or more, and ranked them by violent crime rate as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A "violent crime" is one that can be … [Read more...] about America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In The Country (2011 Edition)
In the housing market, amenities and location have as much to do with a home's value as the everyday forces of supply-and-demand. Whereas the latter causes home values to rise and fall over time, the former creates a starting point for said values. Where you live -- and the features of your home -- determine your … [Read more...] about The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In The Country (2011 Edition)
