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Author Archives: Aly J. Yale

Aly J. Yale is a freelance writer and editor based in Fort Worth, Texas. She has worked for various newspapers, magazines, and publications across the nation, including The Dallas Morning News and Addison Magazine. She has also worked with both the Five Star Institute and REO Red Book, as well as various other mortgage industry clients on content strategy, blogging, marketing, and more.

Co-owning Before Tying the Knot

Recent Zillow data reveals a rising number of couples are buying homes together—even before walking down the aisle. Single homebuyers are also at their lowest point in more than a decade.

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Home Equity Up by $726 Billion

Recent data from CoreLogic revealed an uptick in positive home equity across the nation, particularly in Oregon, California, and Washington. The number of negative-equity properties has declined as well.

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Which Southern City Was Named Best Place to Live?

According to the 2017 Best Places to Live list, Austin is the best place to live in the country. The list, released by U.S. News & World Report, ranks the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the country, considering factors like affordability, job growth, and more.

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Confidence in Housing Surges

According to a recent index released by Fannie Mae, optimism in the housing market has hit its highest point in five months. Employment gains, mortgage rates, and home prices will determine whether this surge in confidence will continue.

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Owned Today, Rented Tomorrow

Homes are more likely to become rental properties as they age, according to a report. How does the switch from owner to renter impact home value?

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