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Mapping the Neighborhood

no@spam.com (Jonathan Kostyra) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:52 PDT

House hunters in Greenville, South Carolina can find out so much more about their prospective home thanks to an online initiative recently launched by the City of Greenville.

A Glimmer of Hope for the Housing Market

no@spam.com (Gary Lundholm) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:33:43 PDT

While the residential and commercial real estate markets continue to struggle, with little to no hope of a speedy recovery, there is one segment of the market that could help shore up the situation. Our nation's baby boomers are coming of age and they are going to need a place to live.

Tips to Get Best Deal in Australian Display Homes

no@spam.com (Dashiell Wood) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:21:14 PDT

When making a decision on buying homes for sale in Australia, there are many important points to consider beforehand. Especially for the first time homeowners, there are thousands of houses for sale to choose from however there are only few of them that are worth buying for.

Cross-Border Shopping For Real Estate Gains Popularity

no@spam.com (Gary Ashton) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:52:38 PDT

Overseas buyers in the US real estate market include those from the UK, China, and Germany among the most represented. The theory behind this increase in homes bought by foreign investors is that non-American home buyers are looking at the US as a market with potential to increase in value over time and earn the owners some money.

The American Dream is Changing

no@spam.com (Gary Lundholm) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:53:56 PDT

From an economic stand-point, buying a home in the burbs used to make sense; or did it? When you factor in heating and maintenance costs for the big house, gas, wear and tear on the vehicle, and your valuable time wasted during the commute, it would more than pay for the higher mortgage in the city.

Co-Housing - The New American Dream

no@spam.com (Todd Levinson) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:26:18 PDT

One of the defining features of a cohousing development, is that each community is planned in the context of its environment, and the requirements of the residents. Therefore, they vary enormously, and can exist equally well in urban or rural settings.

How to Make Sure You Get Your Dream Home

no@spam.com (Gary Ashton) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:23:55 PDT

With the housing market full of foreclosures and short sales, it can be a great time to be in the market for a new home. However, particularly in certain areas, it can be a real hassle to be able to make a bid on a home and walk away with a new purchase.

Home Appraisals Under Increased Review

no@spam.com (Gary Ashton) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:23:28 PDT

For many home buyers looking to get through their inspections and on their way to closing, the appraisal usually feels like the last step in the process. But more often these days, appraisals are throwing a wrench into the home buying works.

Delinquent Home Owners Propping up Retail Sales Numbers

no@spam.com (Gary Ashton) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:22:59 PDT

Apparently, retail sales have picked up all across the nation while people go back to their old spending habits of old. However, is increased retail spending enough of an indicator to start up the party to celebrate the end of the recession? Some people are saying no, and for good reason.

HUD Facing Down Discrimination in Real Estate

no@spam.com (M Shane) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:27:31 PDT

Every decade or so, the Department of Housing and Urban Development do a national study into discriminatory experiences in home renting or purchasing; surprisingly, this current study will be the first time that a HUD study will specifically deal with the discrimination of buyers and renters bases on sexual orientation or identity.