- The document discusses home buying in the United States. It provides tips on various aspects of buying a home including financing options, mortgage rates, home inspections, taxes, and maintenance costs.
- US home prices increased 12% on average in January 2014 compared to a year earlier, though prices are still 17.4% lower than the peak in 2006. The top 10 states where home prices increased the most are listed.
- Fixing up and reselling homes was a growing industry in 2013, with the typical buyer of a renovated home making a $58,000 profit per home.