Top 10 Hot Housing Markets to Watch in 2015

We’re closing out the best year in the U.S. economic recovery since the recession hit in 2008. For the most part, the housing market has rebounded. And plenty of places are reaping the benefits. Where can you find these hot housing markets? Realtor.com® Chief...

How to Sell Your Home During the Winter

Winter presents its own unique set of challenges. It is not the ideal time to put your home on the market if you live where it gets cold and rains or snows, primarily because your home won’t show as well. However, there are steps you can take to brighten your...

These over-the-top home customizations will bring down your real estate value By Kathryn Vasel   @KathrynVasel December 4, 2014: 10:03 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Backyard water parks. Hedges shaped like animals. A six-person Jacuzzi bath with mood lighting. When it...

How to Sell Your Home During the Winter By Teresa Mears December 2, 2014 3:03 PM When we say ’tis the season, we’re usually not referring to the season to sell your home. That’s because in regions with seasons, the best time to sell a home is...

10 Tips Most First-Time Home Buyers Don’t Consider

It’s been exactly one year since my husband and I purchased our first home. As one might expect, we’ve learned a number of valuable lessons this past year. There are plenty of articles full of useful tips for first-time home buyers. I am not going to...

More Singles Than Ever: How It Affects Real Estate

In the age of “selfies,” the majority of adults are sticking to themselves. Single Americans now make up more than half of the adult population, the first time the number of singles has passed the 50 percent mark since the government began tracking such...