Tight Credit Still a Hurdle for Buyers
Tight Credit Still a Hurdle for Buyers With the economy improving and consumer confidence growing, the National Association of REALTORS® expects homes sales to improve this year. However, one potential … Continue reading
Does Downsizing Save Money?
It’s a common bit of retirement advice: Downsize your housing after the kids leave the nest to cut costs. Interestingly, though, many baby boomers have no intentions of downsizing. Nearly … Continue reading
How can agents best serve buyers with disabilities?
Century 21 Real Estate announced the results of its “Persons with Disabilities Home Buying Survey” to “gain insight into the current state of the real estate industry as it relates … Continue reading
Florida Job Market Is Healthy
There is no end in sight for employment in Florida to remain healthy. This is great news for real estate. The Sunshine State is ripe with opportunity when it comes … Continue reading
Why Buying The Right House Is Better Than Sex
Let’s try something fun. Google “Better than sex.” You know what you’ll find? Mascara, cake, some random dessert restaurant in Florida, some sort of tutorial we were too scared to … Continue reading
Backyard sells for $2 million in London real estate boom
This small garden in north London sold for about $2 million as property prices in the city continue to soar. Even in London’s white hot real estate market, this seems … Continue reading
Your Own Island That You Can Afford!
This island in the Bahamas may be out of reach but there are plenty of attractive alternatives that won’t bust your budget. You don’t have to be super rich to … Continue reading
Home Security Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
You want to keep your home safe from thieves, but you don’t want to spend a fortune doing so because, frankly, you don’t have a fortune worth stealing. Technology … Continue reading
Where to Spend $10,000 if You’re Planning To Sell
Getty Images A bathroom remodel can improve your enjoyment of your home but might not pay off if you’re planning to sell soon. Whether you’re looking to sell or stay put, … Continue reading
Student Loans Hurt Home Ownership
Becoming a homeowner requires a lot of cash, but a college degree can sometimes make it harder. In 30 of the top 100 markets in the country, saving for a … Continue reading