A bipartisan flood bill passed through the House March 4 that could ease the pain for many living in flood-prone areas. The Senate passed a similar legislation at the end of January, and the Senate could vote on the House’s version as early as the...
One of the most important jobs of a real estate agent is to create return and referral business. An astounding 84 percent of sellers said they would definitely or probably use an agent again, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2013 Profile of Home...
Year in and year out, trends come and go in every aspect of life, and the home is no exception. Anything from complete remodels to a simple swap of pillows or kitchenware can turn any home from one of the past to one of the...
Home buyers kept real estate brokers and agents extremely busy in 2013! From historically low interest rates that prompted buyers off the sidelines to almost constant news of a real estate recovery taking place, there’s no doubt that it was a great time to be...
It may seem crazy--renting out your home to perfect strangers during one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. But for home owners in New York and New Jersey, the opportunity to make some quick cash during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife...
The burst of the housing bubble was a huge shock for many home owners who found themselves upside down and owing more than their homes were worth. But according to a new report by the credit bureau TransUnion that shows there is a direct correlation...
For home owners who are in possession of a home loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affair, their existing loan can now be used to attract interested sellers. That’s because a new FHA feature allows potential home...
Mastering real estate photography is a tricky prophecy and one that requires years of practice. Since you likely don’t have the time to rush out and earn a Bachelor of Arts in photography from an arts college, here are some tips that can help make...
Today, buying a home is a completely different process than it was before the housing market crash. This year has been a particularly busy year for home buying, but there are still a variety of myths about home buying that interested home shoppers buy into....
Home flipping gained in popularity before the housing bust, but the practice is now taking an expensive turn. Flipping is the practice of purchasing a property, quickly renovating it and then selling it for a profit, and while it makes sense to do this with...
