• You’ll Struggle To Live Well in New Jersey on Just Your Social Security, Even If Your Mortgage Is Paid Off,The Realtor.com Team

    You’ll Struggle To Live Well in New Jersey on Just Your Social Security, Even If Your Mortgage Is Paid Off

    Retirees in New Jersey face one of the toughest financial challenges in the nation if they’re relying solely on Social Security. According to a Realtor.com® analysis of median Social Security benefits by state and the Elder Economic Security Standard Index, seniors in the Garden State experience an

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  • Homebuyer Sentiment Remains Muted as Most Say It’s Still a Bad Time to Buy,Keith Griffith

    Homebuyer Sentiment Remains Muted as Most Say It’s Still a Bad Time to Buy

    Homebuyer sentiment remained subdued in September despite a drop in mortgage rates, with nearly three-quarters of consumers saying it's a bad time to buy a house. Overall consumer sentiment toward housing as measured by Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index was at 71.4 last month, unchanged fro

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  • You’ll Struggle To Live Well in Vermont on Just Your Social Security, Even If Your Mortgage Is Paid Off,The Realtor.com Team

    You’ll Struggle To Live Well in Vermont on Just Your Social Security, Even If Your Mortgage Is Paid Off

    For retirees in Vermont, Social Security benefits fall dramatically short of covering even the most basic living expenses. According to a Realtor.com® analysis of median Social Security benefits by state and the Elder Economic Security Standard Index,, Vermont ranks as the toughest state in the nati

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