Today’s consumer is smart and savvy, thrifty and well-educated and knows that when it comes time to sell their home, there is no need to spend major bucks on upgrades. The top ten inexpensive upgrades that are essential when it comes time to make those mini changes prior to listing a home are really quite [...]

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Absolutely nothing can be more stressful than moving from one home to another. A high rate of emotions are involved when it comes to moving, which starts from the reality of the sale of a home filled with fond memories to the packing of items that held a special place inside. As tempting as it [...]

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Create and Achieve Your Goals in 2011! A new year presents an ideal opportunity for reflection and goal setting. The purchase or sale of a new home may also be your goal for 2011. Maybe your goal includes an improvement to your health routine. Whether the goal is large or small, creating it can create [...]

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The twinkle of holiday lights is something that brings much joy to both children and adults alike. At the same time, while these lights and other decorations are beautiful and are the source of a great deal of excitement, they can also be a source of danger if they are not installed and maintained properly. [...]

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According to an Ottawa marketing firm, 95% of goods are inaccurately marketed as “green” products. Many companies are making false claims about their products or misleading consumers. According to a recent article in USA Today, the number of products marketed as “green” has increased by 73% in the last year. When in it comes down [...]

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The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a new loan program available throughout 32 states and Puerto Rico. Unemployed residents of select states are getting what HUD deems “bridge loans” for residents who may be out of work and have temporarily fallen behind on their mortgage payments. The loans are part of [...]

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Developers and builders are joining forces in the face of a new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposal. The plan that could affect sales in many of the nation’s master planned communities could pit real estate agents and home builders against each other. The battle will be fought mostly in Washington, as lobbyists on both [...]

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While no one can say for certain how the future of the real estate market will pan out, there are several trends and indicators that give us a good idea of how the rest of 2010 and 2011 will play out around the United States. Here’s a look at some of real estate trends the [...]

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Walk Score’s newly launched Transit Score offering allows homebuyers to evaluate long term transportation costs associated with a potential home.

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During the real estate crisis that plagued much of the nation, many homeowners have suffered the loss of their homes. Most have fought to stay and pay their mortgages. However, there are also select property owners that have purposely let their investments fall to the wayside while the market has dipped. The property owners discussed [...]

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