What to Consider When Deciding Who Gets the House in a Divorce
For married couples who own homes, their property isn’t just a financial asset – it’s where they’ve built their lives. When a marriage ends, letting go of the house can...
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What are ‘Zombie Titles,’ and are they as bad as they sound?
The phrase ‘zombie title’ sounds like something you’d earn after competing in Halloween costume contest – but the truth is, these titles are far from coveted and can be quite...
Why You Should Always Pay Your HOA Dues
In most cases, planned communities such as condo complexes, town homes, exclusive neighborhoods or suburban housing developments have homeowners associations – a group that handles the maintenance and operation of...
Existing Home Sales Update – January 2013 Data
They say a seller’s market is on the horizon, as sales increase and home prices steadily rise across the nation. Recent information from the the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)...
St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update
It appears that the housing market recovery in St. Louis is a little slower than in some of the nation’s larger metro areas. However, many industry professionals agree that with...
Aurora, CO Real Estate Update
Settled in 1891, the sprawling Denver suburb of Aurora, CO is home to well over 325,000 residents. As one of Denver’s largest outlying communities, Aurora is known for its large...
Need to Save Up for a Down Payment? Surprisingly Easy Ways to Cut your Spending
When you decide to take the plunge into home ownership, one of the largest hurdles is the usual 20% down payment. A January 9th report on the website www.realestateabc.com, indicated...
Improving the Safety of Your Home – Don’t Invite Trouble
The idea of “Home Sweet Home” conjures up the image of a cozy, safe place. Cozy is easy to achieve, but how many of us have homes that are truly...
Three Steps to a Home Buying Budget
Buying a home is probably the single biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Since most people don’t have enough cash to buy a home outright, the majority of...
Hawaii is the Least Affordable State in the U.S.
If you are dreaming of owning a home in our nation’s answer to paradise, aka Hawaii, you may want to hold off on those ukulele lessons. A recent report from...
5 Things to Look for In a Home In a Cooler Climate
For the uninitiated, house hunting in a cooler climate requires extra points to mull over in addition to the usual buyer’s checklist. Sure, you’ll want ample space to store skis...
Mobile Apps Keep it Simple for Real Estate Agents
If you’re a real estate agent, you’ve probably already seen scads of mobile apps designed to make your business life easier. From signing and sending documents on the go to...
Why Are The Mortgage Rates in Mailings and Advertisements So Much Lower Than The Quote I Just Got?
Despite historically low interest rates and an improving economy, many Americans still have a hard time securing affordable home financing. It can be a time-consuming and often frustrating task to...
Real Estate Meets Entertainment Meets Art: You Could Have the Floorplan for the “Mad Men” Office or Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment on Your Wall
Looking for a unique holiday gift for the Mad Men fan in your life? Want to impress your interior designer friend while simultaneously owning a piece of pop culture nostalgia?...
Home Prices Forecasted to Rise 3.7% Per Year In The Next Five Years
Since the housing bubble burst, the market’s seen some tough times. Thankfully, experts are anticipating a slow but steady rise in home prices in the next five years. According to...
CFPB Report Compares Student Loans to Subprime Mortgage Lending
A government report indicates loose lending practices caused student loan debt to reach dramatically inflated levels in the U.S., leaving many Americans struggling to handle loans they weren’t equipped to...
What are Title I Manufactured Home Loans & What are the Maximum Loan Amounts?
Title I loans are a type of home financing for manufactured housing. You can apply for a Title I manufactured home loan in a few different ways – to purchase...
Manufactured & Modular Home Construction & Cool Designs
A common concern among manufactured home buyers is quality construction. Despite phenomenal advances in design and materials used to construct manufactured and modular homes, there’s still an unfair stigma related...
3 Great Cities for Small Businesses
So where are the best places to start a small business? Take a look at these three popular cities: # 3. San Francisco According to recent post on Mashable.com’s Business...
5 of the Most Expensive Home Repairs
Home ownership comes with a lot of responsibilities, among which include regular maintenance and making any needed repairs. While many home repairs can be done on a budget, some can...