Spring is the annual occurrence of new beginnings, and if there is one place where people are hoping for a rebirth, it is in the housing market. As we gradually turn the corner towards an economic recovery, this spring could be the strongest in years...
Back in 2008, a first-time homebuyer tax credit was established to help with the damage the housing crisis had created. The credit acted as a no-interest loan, and those who used it were able to pay it back over time in annual installments through their...
The real estate market can be a challenging one these days, especially for sellers hoping to standout in a sea of available properties. Keep these tips in mind when listing your home and the process will be much more seamless! 1. Find a Pro: Selling your...
When you’re listing a property online, getting the aesthetics right is a must. Many brokers will put up a blurry photo of a property, or worse, won’t include one at all. Imagine you were searching for a home to purchase. Would you click on a...
A variety of home improvement apps exist for Apple devices like the iPad, iPhone and iPod. Here are six that assist with home maintenance and improvement: ColorSnap by Sherwin-Williams—Snap of photo of anything in your home, like your kitchen curtains, and this free app will offer...
Buying a home makes a lot of sense because of the built-in tax breaks that accompany homeownership. To take full advantage, it’s usually necessary to itemize your taxes, and while this may seem like an unnecessary hassle, the benefits are well worth it. Here are...
'Lectric Law Library defines Real Property as "Land and all the things that are attached to it. Anything that is not Real Property is Personal Property: anything that isn't nailed down, dug into or built onto the land." That should prevent any misinterpretations, right? Not necessarily....
The number of borrowers who are 60 days or more behind on their mortgage payments is expected to decline this year. Current estimates point to 2012 decreases staying in line with 2011 reductions; the number of delinquencies in 2011 was 7% lower than at the...
The Scripps Booth Residence $4,995,000 The Arroyo Seco area of Pasadena, California was home to many artists and their studios in the early 1920s. The writers and artists who have been enriched by the Arroyo Seco have left a legacy of art and culture that shines to...
Doing its part to spur growth in real estate - the segment of the economy hit hardest by the recession – the FHA announced it will again delay implementation of an anti-flipping rule. Meant to prohibit buyers from obtaining an FHA-backed loan for a home...
