Home prices going back in time
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices… – In Detroit, prices have fallen 20% and it’s February 2000– It’s May 2002 in Cleveland– Las Vegas
5 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Add Value and Comfort to Your Home
1. Spruce up your curb appeal2. Improve your entryway for the best first impression3. Spiff up an old bathroom4. Renovate your kitchen5. Add another bathroom
Why bad news can be good for mortgages
1) Big money managers, in search of higher returns, avoid holding onto cash by investing in both stocks and bonds, and 2) Mortgage rates are
Housing sales slump, foreclosures rise, but rental properties are flourishing
How’s THAT for a title! From an article in the Denver Business Journal. The headline tells much of the story, but I thought you’d like
Home Price Index Shows Denver Improving
Home prices in Denver are showing signs of improvement, judging from the Standard & Poors / Case-Shiller home price index released June 24. The index
Commonly Missed Tax Break
Condominium or cooperative residents often miss the fact that upgrades to the common areas of communities can affect the amount of tax an owner pays
Market Report from Jack O’Connor
Here’s the latest report from veteran real estate broker, Jack O’Connor, the head of the Prestige Real Estate Group (courtesy of John Rebchook’s blog). Late
Quote of the Week
What is home?“A roof to keep out the rain? Four walls to keep out the wind? Floors to keep out the cold? Yes, but home
New Loan Program
There is a new loan program out there that allows you to get cash out of your home. The catch: you trade away a piece
FHA Waives 90-day Waiting Period for Resales
By Matt Carter, Inman News: In an attempt to help lenders speed the process of getting real estate-owned properties off their books, the Federal Housing