It is not uncommon for two or more generations of a family to live together. Indeed, builders have anticipated this and are designing more properties with in-law apartments, guest homes and casitas, private suites. There a number of details that can make the transition from being independent to cohabitating a lot easier and more comfortable… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Keeping up your home’s curb appeal shows more than pride of ownership. It shows respect for your neighbors – and when or if you decide to sell, a well-maintained home means it will sell faster and likely for top dollar. Similarly, maintaining your home’s interior is likely to pay off in the… Read More
Military members and their families face challenges not necessarily encountered by families in the general public; frequent relocation, long periods of separation, and an occasional interruption of income. “Military families do an amazing service for this country,” says American Bankers Association (ABA) President and CEO Frank Keating. “The nature of their jobs is inherently stressful… Read More
The Selfie has evolved from an act of vanity to a useful tool. Do you know what your home’s energy picture looks like? There’s an app for that. Read on. ~Bill By John Voket Even I am guilty of taking an occasional selfie to ‘check myself’ and see if everything looks good. So the notification… Read More
Good news for realtor.com is good news for the Real Estate Market. The health of entities like realtor.com, homes.com and Zillow speaks to the home-buying public’s faith in the Real Estate market, by starting their research online and transitioning to a Realtor when they’re ready begin the process. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson noted… Read More
There’s lots of great advice in the video below. Your credit matters, and not just when you’re buying a home. Your credit score can also affect Insurance rates, job opportunities, and major purchases like a car or furniture. If you are thinking of buying a home there are a couple other points relating to your… Read More
Donald Trump was born into the real estate business in 1946 in New York City where his father, Fred Trump, was a developer. Donald got a jump-start in the business while he was in college in the 1960s, working menial jobs at his father’s lower-middle class apartment complex in Cincinnati. In 1971, he moved back… Read More
Teachers budgeting the historical norm for housing will have an easier time finding a home in some parts of California than in Salt Lake City or Portland, Ore., according to new Zillow research. Homes are cheaper in the middle of the country, but wages are lower, too, and people who live there are accustomed to… Read More
Nationally, interest rates on conventional purchase-money mortgages decreased from July to August, according to several indices of new mortgage contracts. October rates so far have remained fairly stable. The National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders Index was 3.99 percent for loans closed in late August, down 3… Read More
In the ongoing effort to end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced nearly $65 million to help more than 9,300 homeless veterans find a permanent place to call home. The rental assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs… Read More
