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Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes

Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Buyers of newly built homes can save an average of $25,335 over the first 10 years of ownership compared to those who purchase 20-year-old homes, according to a data analysis by Realtor.com. The savings are primarily from the lower utility costs from newer...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 16-20

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 16-20

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Hits and Misses, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A proposed property tax hike in New York City, a California lawmaker fighting for homeowner insurance rights, and a hotel executive forced out of his job because of a toxic friend. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week...
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year

Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year

by Phil Hall | Feb 18, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Most American homeowners faced unexpected repairs in 2025, but over half didn’t have any funds saved up to fix these problems. In a new survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted by Clever Offers, a platform owned by Clever Real Estate, roughly 85% of homeowners spent money...
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year

Study: Americans Spent an Average of $13K on Home Repairs and Renovations This Year

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Americans spent an average of $13,667 on home improvement, home maintenance and emergency repairs this year, a 6% increase compared to 2022, across an average of roughly 11 projects. According to the 2023 State of Home Spending report published by Angi (NASDAQ:ANGI),...
Lowe’s to Teach DIY Skills in New Home Repair Workshops

Lowe’s to Teach DIY Skills in New Home Repair Workshops

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) is launching Home Repair Workshops, where store associates will teach customers the basics of home repair and maintenance through live, interactive workshops. Beginning on Nov. 11, Home Repair Workshops will be hosted in 100 stores...

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