Today's Real Estate News and Advice
Updated: September 6, 2010
Real Estate Outlook: Consumer Confidence After a few weeks in August where the economic and housing outlooks have been a little sobering - even grim - the numbers at the beginning of September are looking increasingly positive. FULL STORY->
The Law of Difficulty The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it. FULL STORY->
Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up. On the other hand, a crawlspace can become a refuge for unwanted creatures, fungus, and termites. FULL STORY->
The Law of Difficulty The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it. FULL STORY->
Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up. On the other hand, a crawlspace can become a refuge for unwanted creatures, fungus, and termites. FULL STORY->
HOA Crystal Ball It doesn't take a fortune teller to predict that common elements are going to wear out and it doesn't take a crystal ball to predict that HOAs are going to need money and a plan to fix them. So why do so many HOAs fail to properly plan for these predictable events and expenses? FULL STORY->
Most Homebuyers Have No Regrets Even in the face of stagnant - or sliding - home prices, an overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don't regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc. FULL STORY->
Rural Housing Incentives The landscape of American has changed over the years. As population levels grew, so changed rural and urban demographics. FULL STORY->
Saving for a Home in Canada For most Canadians, a home is much more than a financial investment -- it's a lifestyle choice. If you're ready to get into the real estate market but don't know if you can afford it, here's what you need to know. FULL STORY->