Looking for an Investment Property? 5 Signs it’s Right for You
Some people become landlords almost by accident when they decide to keep and rent out a former residence rather than sell it-either because they can’t sell it for a desirable price or because it just makes sense as an investment. Others are part-time landlords of a...
Oregon Increases Lead as Top Moving Destination for 2014
2014 National Movers Study United Van Lines' Annual National Movers Study Shows Oregon Increases Lead as Top Moving Destination for 2014 Northeast Residents Flee for Third Consecutive Year Jan 2, 2015 - Oregon holds on to its title as “Top Moving Destination” and...
5 Ways to Greatly Increase Property Values
5 Ways to Greatly Increase Property Values By Real Estate Today | December 11, 2014 It can be difficult to decide what improvements will increase the value of your property. Many times expensive cosmetic improvements will add very little to the actual value. The...
5 Real Estate Predictions for 2015
5 Real Estate Predictions for 2015 Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Expect the home-purchase market to strengthen along with the economy in 2015, according to Freddie Mac's U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for November. "The good news for...
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 home and...
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 typically the spring and...
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 repeat them....
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 data in 1976....
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