<link>http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/</link> <url>http://l.yimg.com/a/i/brand/purplelogo/uh/us/fin.gif</url> </image> <item><title>5 Projects That Lower Your Home’s Value</h1> <article> <h1>5 Projects That Lower Your Home’s Value</h1> <p>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:24:36 -0400</p> Most upgrades and renovations raise a home’s resale value. But HGTV host Sabrina Soto reveals five renovations that can do just the opposite. </article> <article> <h1>4 Ways to Compete With All-Cash Buyers</h1> <p>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:27:58 -0400</p> Cash is increasingly king when it comes to buying a home. Here are some tips on how non-cash buyers can compete to win the keys to their castle. </article> <article> <h1>5 Home Features You Should Skip</h1> <p>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:04:37 -0400</p> The path to homeownership is fraught with challenges. Here are some home features that may appear to be amenities, but are actually red flags. </article> <article> <h1>Solar Panel Is Next Granite Countertop for Homebuilders</h1> <p>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:02:24 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/solar-panel-next-granite-countertop-161321343.html"></a>Solar panels are the next granite countertops: an amenity for new homes that's becoming a standard option for buyers in U.S. markets. At least six of 10 largest U.S. homebuilders led by KB Home include ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Housing Markets About to Get Squeezed</h1> <p>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:02:14 -0400</p> A plan to lower the cap on federally backed mortgages may hit home buyers particularly hard in several pockets of the country, new data shows. </article> <article> <h1>How Mom and Dad Can Gift a Piece of the House</h1> <p>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:27:01 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mom-dad-gift-piece-house-221800904.html"></a>One way to keep adult children closer to home: gift them a piece of the house. Most of the time, down-payment assistance from parents comes in the form of cash. But gifts of home equity are another option ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>How to Buy a Home With Less Than $8,000 Down</h1> <p>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:12:09 -0400</p> FHA loans offer potential homebuyers the opportunity to purchase a home with only 3.5% down rather than the usual 20%. </article> <article> <h1>The Top Cities for Health & Real Estate Wealth</h1> <p>Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:46:54 -0400</p> Want to live in a healthy community with great real estate appreciation? RealtyTrac’s 2013 Health & Wealth Special Report looks at the top markets. </article> <article> <h1>New Lifeline for Home Buyers</h1> <p>Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:35:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lifeline-home-buyers-233500786.html"></a>The Obama administration wants to create a mortgage market that is more forgiving to borrowers who lost their homes due to the recession, an effort that could widen the pool of potential homeowners. David ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>The Next Real Estate Boom: Get Ready for Housing, Gen-Y Style</h1> <p>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:15:20 -0400</p> McMansion? Forget it. Unmarried? Doesn’t matter. In many ways, this millennial couple fits the profile of the next generation of homebuyers. </article> <article> <h1>Repairs Every New Homebuyer Should Make</h1> <p>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:38:03 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/repairs-every-new-homebuyer-should-make-183804213.html"></a>Starting from the moment they move in, new owners should look ahead to routine maintenance and take care of small home repairs right away.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Buying a 'Flipped’ Home? Be Careful</h1> <p>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:00:20 -0400</p> Home buyers always need to have an eye out for shoddy renovation work and defect coverups before purchasing a home. But when it’s a “flipped” home they’re considering, it’s wise to be even more careful, ... </article> <article> <h1>Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes</h1> <p>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:15:51 -0400</p> First-time homebuyers can make a lot of mistakes during the process of finding and financing a home. Here are the top five. </article> <article> <h1>Your House Is Ready For Its Close Up</h1> <p>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:40:30 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/house-ready-close-215300916.html"></a>On a recent afternoon, actors stood around a kitchen pouring glasses of fake sparkling wine. A cameraman operating a dolly stood ready. "It needs to look like, 'I want to be in that house, be in that ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Fire Sale in Gary, Indiana: Homes for $1</h1> <p>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:25:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/fire-sale-gary-indiana-homes-095500052.html"></a>Fire sale in Gary, Indiana: Homes for $1</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Property Brothers: Don’t Buy a House Without Checking These 5 Things</h1> <p>Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:53:16 -0400</p> Here's the essential checklist of five things every homebuyer should look for to avoid buying a lemon. </article> <article> <h1>Report: Half of All Homes Are Being Purchased With Cash</h1> <p>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:28:01 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/report--half-of-all-homes-are-being-purchased-with-cash-192802274.html"></a>Around 20% of all homes sold before the housing crash were “all-cash” sales, but over the past seven years, the all-cash share of sales has more than doubled.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Top-Earning Towns</h1> <p>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:58:01 -0400</p> These are the top 10 towns you move to when you've 'made it.' </article> <article> <h1>Buying Your Dream Home: How to Avoid a Nightmare</h1> <p>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:31:08 -0400</p> Buying a house may be the American Dream, but first find out what common mistakes people are making in the process. </article> <article> <h1>Hip, Urban, Middle-Aged</h1> <p>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:53:07 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hip--urban--middle-aged-145308708.html"></a>Baby boomers are moving into trendy urban neighborhoods, but young residents aren't always thrilled.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Build a House in 30 Days for $300K Less</h1> <p>Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:00:56 -0400</p> Not wanting to break the bank to build his dream home the traditional way, Art Sine opted for a "pre-fab" home to stay under budget and move in quicker. </article> <article> <h1>When Home Buyers Ask Mom and Dad for Cash</h1> <p>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:16:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/home-buyers-ask-mom-dad-221600174.html"></a>Having trouble making that down payment? Call your mother. Maybe she and dad can help. Financial experts say that parental help is best when the money is a gift, with no expectation of repayment. That ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Why Even Rich People Are Having Trouble Getting a Mortgage</h1> <p>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:51:55 -0400</p> Having trouble getting home financing? You're not alone. Even wealthy people are getting rejected under the tough new lending rules adopted after 2008's housing market crash. Moneyed enclaves are still ... </article> <article> <h1>4 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:17:36 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-home-improvements-save-money-150107172.html"></a>Judging by the TV commercials, most home improvements are a blast. You waltz into a store, throw a bunch of new faucets and buckets of paint in your shopping cart, without sweating about the cost, then ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>4 Major Housing Recovery Myths Debunked</h1> <p>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:56:23 -0400</p> With so much interest in where the housing market is going, there’s also lots of speculation — and misinformation. Here are 4 myths debunked. </article> <article> <h1>Best Way to Pay for Home Improvements?</h1> <p>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:00:00 -0400</p> Dear Dr. Don, We need to make some updates and improvements to our home as well as undertake a few cosmetic enhancements that will add to its appeal and market value based on our location and comparable ... </article> <article> <h1>10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:02:10 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-easy-ways-keep-energy-153132143.html"></a>The mercury's really climbing, and it's been hot enough to fry an egg. While the clichés always come out when the weather turns hot and ugly, the utility bills always go up as well. So if you're becoming ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>Hidden Costs of Downsizing a Home in Retirement</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:00:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hidden-costs-downsizing-home-retirement-100000937.html"></a>For older Americans who have watched their retirement savings shrink over the past few years, downsizing seems like a no-brainer. Wouldn't moving to a smaller home mean lower mortgage payments and living ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>15 Cities Where House Flippers Are Making Tons of Money</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:05:51 -0400</p> Flipping homes is on the rise. The average flipper in the following 15 metro areas earned 10% to 82% flipping their homes. </article> <article> <h1>Five “Passé” Home Trends Make a Major Comeback</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:43:10 -0400</p> Here are five features buyers covet and sellers are incorporating in their properties. </article> <article> <h1>The Rise of the Young Buyer</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:29:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rise-young-buyer-232900991.html"></a>A new generation is skipping the 'starter home' and betting heavily on high-end real estate.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>The Most Expensive Kitchen Appliances</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:55:21 -0400</p> In the market for some new kitchen ware? Consider a $41,000 refrigerator, a $460 pasta maker, a $9,900 juicer, and other appliances that will break the bank. </article> <article> <h1>Should You Sell a House Under the Radar?</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:00:00 -0400</p> Pocket listings might be the hottest controversy in real estate today. Many home sellers are attracted to the perceived benefits of selling a house outside of the brokers' multiple-listing service. </article> <article> <h1>17 Ways to Slash Your Water Bill</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:07:45 -0400</p> More than a million miles of water pipes in the U.S. will be in need of repair between now and 2035, says the American Waterworks Association. </article> <article> <h1>Are Your Home Upgrades Money Down the Drain?</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:41:44 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/home-upgrades-money-down-drain-185038487.html"></a>If you're thinking about making an improvement to your home, how will you decide how much you can afford to spend? It's summertime, and you might be tempted to put in a fancy new deck, splurge on patio ...</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>How to Buy a Home for $15,000</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:39:42 -0400</p> Prospective homebuyers can get a HUD property for 10% to 50% below market value. Here are tips on navigating the bidding process. </article> <article> <h1>Investing in Expensive Renovations for Rental Apartments</h1> <p>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:17 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/investing-expensive-renovations-rental-apartments-233000708.html"></a>Some luxury tenants are giving their apartments makeovers rather than looking for new homes.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>How to Get Multiple Offers on Your Home</h1> <p>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:55:05 -0400</p> If you’re looking for more house, it’s a good time to upsize. </article> <article> <h1>Homes of the World's Most Powerful Celebrities in 2013</h1> <p>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:27:17 -0400</p> <p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/homes-worlds-most-powerful-celebrities-142100521.html"></a>From Taylor Swift to Madonna, buying and selling multimillion dollar mansions is happenstance among the rich and famous.</p><br clear="all"/> </article> <article> <h1>7 Tips to Furnish Your Place on a Shoestring</h1> <p>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:37:46 -0400</p> Whether you’re moving into a new apartment or buying your first house, furnishing your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Great design is all around us, and with a little vision, luck and elbow grease ... </article> </main></body></html>