12 DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE BRIGHTER IN WINTER

12 DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE BRIGHTER IN WINTER By: Leanne Potts Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less like a...

How Does the FHA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Work?

Are you currently in the market to buy a home, and want to make sure there’s enough money in the pot to boost its energy efficiency once you take possession? If so, you may be able to get some financial assistance to help pay for these energy-efficient upgrades. The...

6 COSTLY MISTAKES FIRST-TIME HOUSE FLIPPERS MAKE

6 COSTLY MISTAKES FIRST-TIME HOUSE FLIPPERS MAKE By: Lisa Gordon When you’re flipping a house, time is money. And you don’t have time to make a lot of rookie mistakes. That’s what Steve Cederquist learned when he first began renovating and flipping properties in 1994....

U.S. home sales stumble as prices hit record high

U.S. home sales stumble as prices hit record high Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. home resales fell more than expected in June as a dearth of properties amid strong demand pushed prices to a record high, keeping first-time buyers on the sidelines. The...

What Are “Comparables” in Real Estate All About?

For sellers to come up with an accurate listing price and buyers to determine an appropriate offer price, “comparables” need to be a part of the real estate process. These “comps” are essential for determining a home’s market value, and without them, coming up with a...