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Smart Ways to Slash Your Summer Bills

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:34:12 -0400

Summer is here, and as the temperature rises, your energy bills probably will, too. But you don't have to break the bank to beat the heat. Here's a guide to the small and large projects that will help ...

How to Find 'Hidden Gems' in Real Estate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:23:09 -0400

Homes in the most desirable locations are snapped up within days of going on the market. So how do you beat other buyers? You change your location.

Mortgage Rates Rise but Still a Bargain

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:51:00 -0400

Rising mortgage rates are pushing up the cost of buying a home, but economists say that unless rates move substantially higher the increase is unlikely to derail the housing recovery.

A Summer Vacation Home Isn't as Out of Reach as You Think

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:55:28 -0400

As the summer housing season heats up, is a second home or summer rental right for you?

Why Are Home Prices Back on the Rise?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 -0400

After many years of falling, home prices appear to be back on the rise. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are near historic lows. Do you have any thoughts about what is driving the price increases, and whether ...

What Can You Afford: House, Car or Vacation?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:41:45 -0400

Summer can be a big season for splurges, including escapes to the beach, a new set of wheels or even a new home.

5 Ways to Woo Lenders

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:17:00 -0400

Get that mortgage by staying in better financial shape.

Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:38:54 -0400

Buying a home will probably be the largest purchase you will make in your entire life. While home ownership is part of the American dream, it is a really big commitment and you need to be sure you have ...

No Reason to Fear a Housing Bubble

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:01 -0400

Look for recent price spikes to ease as new construction picks up and more homes come on the market.

Ready for a New Home?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:08:16 -0400

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one? Stop thinking and start doing. Now is the prime time for both sellers and buyers. Here's why. Mortgage rates are rising.

10 Ways to Turn Off a Would-Be Homebuyer

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:00:00 -0400

What a difference a couple of years makes. Back in 2007, homebuyers would beg to purchase your house. They would even bid more than the asking price for the privilege to do so.

Gen-Yers Delay First-Time Home Buying

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:49:00 -0400

In more indications of a generation delayed...

Fancy Real-Estate Listing, Fancier Verbiage

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:30:00 -0400

Savvy real-estate agents know it's not just what you say. It's how long it takes you to say it.

Real Estate Reality TV Shows: More Realistic Since Bubble

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:28:00 -0400

A lot has changed since the days of House Hunters, and the market is in large part to blame for how real estate gets presented on the boob tube.

Home Repairs to Do Before You Refinance

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:30:50 -0400

Property values are going up, helping many refinance their loans by boosting home-equity. But what home repairs can you make to increase the value?

Moving Heaven and Earth for a House

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:04:57 -0400

For sentimental as well as environmental reasons, some homeowners will spend millions of dollars to move a house to a new, better location.

What $193,000 Buys You in Housing Markets Across the Country

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:43:49 -0400

With the inventory of existing houses for sale still almost 14 percent below levels recorded this time last year, median home prices continued to climb in April.

Sellers Calling the Shots on Home Deals

Thu, 30 May 2013 05:41:00 -0400

Sellers calling the shots on home deals

Did You Blow Your Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Buy a Home?

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400

The era of ultra-cheap homes comes to an end.

Why More People Are Performing DIY Home Renovations

Tue, 28 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

70% of current renovation projects are DIY and/or involve help from family or friends. Is it the economy?

3 money moves to beat back higher taxes

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:18:40 -0400

Taxpayers can act now to minimize the impact of some of the tax changes rolling out this year, writes Jonnelle Marte.

Flippers Ride Housing Wave

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:10:00 -0400

LADERA RANCH, Calif.—Rising home prices have fueled the return of a practice that some blamed for inflating the bubble: house flipping. In California, the number of homes sold in recent months that had ...

Washington, D.C.: The New Boomtown

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:53 -0400

Bidding wars are breaking out. Foreign buyers are moving in. A new wave of contemporary architecture is taking hold.

5 Home Renovation Projects With Good Return on Investment

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:00 -0400

Not all upgrades are created equal when it comes to reselling your place.

Real Estate Reality TV Shows: Fact vs. Fiction

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:05:42 -0400

From million-dollar island bungalows to multifamily homes in the 'burbs, reality TV shows on Bravo, HGTV and other networks take viewers behind the scenes of the home-buying process. HGTV's "House ...

3 Quick Fixes to Help Your House Sell for More

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:36 -0400

Are you in the process of selling your home? Could you use some help selling it for more -- without breaking your budget?

Easy Facelifts to Sell Your Home Now

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:54:12 -0400

Eager to sell your home? Be careful. Many people anxious to sell feel prepared--to find a buyer, negotiate a deal, pack up their belongings and relocate--only their home isn't quite ready to put on the ...

The $500,000 Housecleaning

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:04:51 -0400

Jenny Guinness of McLean, Va., waited as men in moon suits cut away chunks of drywall in 2-foot increments. They would bag and seal the material, and start again. Soon they had removed the walls of an ...

How to Spot a Home-Contractor Scam

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:06:53 -0400

This is the season when the lawn mowers begin roaring, the mulch is spread and homeowners, if they haven't already, begin thinking about getting that roof fixed or finally putting up a privacy fence. But ...

How Americans Spend When They're Fixing Up Their Homes

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:16:31 -0400

Take a look at this infographic of what people spend on when they fix up their homes.

The New Rules of House Flipping

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:51:02 -0400

When the housing market went bust, house flippers went into hibernation. Now, as the recovery creeps along, bargain-hunters are once again looking for homes to fix up and resell for a quick profit. Just ...

Own a home? Take advantage of rising home equity

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:27:43 -0400

Six years after prices collapsed, housing has begun to climb out of its hole. So what are the best moves to make now? In a three-part series, we offer smart strategies for buyers, sellers, and owners in ...

Accessible Home Design for People With Disabilities

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:50:49 -0400

For many, living with a disability or a physical limitation that occurs late in life is a daily struggle. These challenges are magnified if a home's design restricts mobility. In some houses and apartments, ...

Homeowners Insurance: Covered? Don't Be so Sure

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:18:00 -0400

Bought or renewed a homeowners insurance policy lately? You've no doubt noticed that premiums have gotten pretty pricey. Rates have climbed 69% over the past decade to an average of $1,000 a year. What ...

Real Estate: What You Can Buy for $25,000 (or Less)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:14:27 -0400

Despite rising home prices, there are still great deals to be had.

Before You Shop For A House, Shop For An Agent

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:00:22 -0400

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions most people will ever make in their lives. It can be stressful and overwhelming, but the good news is you are not alone. Real estate ...

Hotel living is the norm at wealthy NYC apartments

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:39:47 -0400

There was the resident who wanted a private jet commissioned for his new puppy, flown like a CEO to its new home in Manhattan. There was also a frantic search for a specific type of crystal vase whose ...

Your House Is For Sale, You Just Don't Know it Yet

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:41:03 -0400

When buying a home, you don't always have to rely on a real estate listing or a 'For Sale' sign.

Why real estate agents list their own homes

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:52:16 -0400

Doctors shouldn't treat themselves, and there's that old adage about how any lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client; but when it comes to selling their own homes, real estate agents express ...

America's Richest Cities in 2013

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:15:02 -0500

Recently released census data suggests which cities have the greatest appeal for rich people.