The number of registered providers of child care in their own homes decreased by 20 percent since 2011, although there was an increase between 2014 and 2015. (hq-wfc2.wiredforchange.com)
Furthermore, these zombie homes decrease the property value of neighboring homes and become an enormous burden for local code enforcement and emergency service providers. (thebronxchronicle.com)
Appraisers are valuing homes at or above their selling prices as home prices nationwide climb and inventories of homes decrease, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS ®. (realtormag.realtor.org)