50 Cent’s home holds a history of bankrupt owners
Court documents from the bankruptcy file of Curtis Jackson, also known as the rapper 50 Cent, show that he was spending $72,000 a month to maintain a home that has … Continue reading
Zillow planning to take lead in online transaction revolution
Zillow Group (Z) is positioning itself to take the lead in bringing the entire home-buying process online. During a Tuesday call with investors, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff revealed Zillow’s reasons for … Continue reading
Mortgage applications jump a solid 4.7% in last week of July
In a sign of continued real estate growth, mortgage applications increased 4.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the … Continue reading
What do today’s buyers want in a home?
What building materials are trending in new-home construction? The latest Annual Builder Practices Survey, conducted by Home Innovation, reveals what buyers can expect to see in the new-home market. 1. … Continue reading
Home Prices See Significant Gains From June 2014 to June 2015
Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased by 6.5% in June 2015 compared with June 2014, according to the June 2015 CoreLogic Home Price Index. This change represents 40 months … Continue reading
NAR Fighting Patent Trolls
The patent troll message is simple, according to Margy Grant, vice president and general counsel for Florida Realtors: “Don’t get sued.” Watch Grant’s video for more information. ORLANDO, Fla. – … Continue reading
The best and worst big cities to live in
If you’re a city boy or city girl, then WalletHub has the list for you — the top 20 best cities to live in. Bonus, look down your nose at … Continue reading
Your Home Is Worth Enough To Sell…
Although home prices have risen around 20% since mid-2011, many homeowners are highly unaware of the true value of their home. According to a study by Fannie Mae, this could … Continue reading
Here Are The 20 Hottest Housing Markets Today
DeVore Design offers real estate photography and real estate video marketing. These services not only benefit the property owner, but the agent and broker as well. When real estate professionals … Continue reading
Construction Spending Rises 12% Since 2014
Construction spending during June 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,064.6 billion, 0.1% (±1.5%) above the revised May estimate of $1,063.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau … Continue reading