November 2, 2012 - 3:25 PM
Maybe we're dreaming about the holiday season over here, even though we don't get any snow in the Bay Area, but this week we were loving white. You can't go wrong with this clean, crisp neutral. Here are a few of our favorite pins!
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Maybe we're dreaming about the holiday season over here, even though we don't get any snow in the Bay Area, but this week we were loving white. You can't go wrong with this clean, crisp neutral. Here are a few of our favorite pins!
November 1, 2012 - 11:01 AM
Low, low inventory – it’s definitely not a new story. In September, when I wrote about the shrinking inventory of homes for sale, we were still waiting to see if buyer demand would persist, pushing up prices or if frustrated buyers would throw in the towel, halting price gains for the time being.
Nationally... Read More
Low, low inventory – it’s definitely not a new story. In September, when I wrote about the shrinking inventory of homes for sale, we were still waiting to see if buyer demand would persist, pushing up prices or if frustrated buyers would throw in the towel, halting price gains for the time being.
October 30, 2012 - 9:44 PM
If you’re a parent in a new neighborhood, you may be juggling two major responsibilities today: 1) make Halloween fun for your kids and 2) make it safe (and not necessarily in that order). These are the goals of any parent, but become particularly challenging in a new neighborhood. Here are a few tips then,... Read More
If you’re a parent in a new neighborhood, you may be juggling two major responsibilities today: 1) make Halloween fun for your kids and 2) make it safe (and not necessarily in that order). These are the goals of any parent, but become particularly challenging in a new neighborhood. Here are a few tips then, some garnered from law enforcement personale, to help you and your family enjoy the best of today’s special holiday—and avoid its potential dangers.
October 30, 2012 - 10:59 AM
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Sarah Green explored the persistence of shadow inventory in the American housing market last week. That aspect, plus other variables—the effect of which we can’t predict with 100% certainty since the current conditions are unprecedented —have the power to make- or tank- the country’s real estate... Read More
October 28, 2012 - 8:46 PM
First time in your new home and you're hoping to impress the neighborhood kids with extra spooky decorating? Maybe you've been in this neighborhood a couple of years now but you want this year to be special. Either way, we’ve got scary inspiration.
Scary Props
First up, a carriage to hell. This photo comes... Read More
First time in your new home and you're hoping to impress the neighborhood kids with extra spooky decorating? Maybe you've been in this neighborhood a couple of years now but you want this year to be special. Either way, we’ve got scary inspiration.
Scary Props
October 26, 2012 - 10:59 AM
A recent survey by Realtor.com found that 1 out of 3 people would consider buying a property considered “haunted”. Of course, some people would be stopped by strange noises while others would brave past ghost sightings. In the spirit of Halloween, here are a few homes that may send a chill up your spine!... Read More
A recent survey by Realtor.com found that 1 out of 3 people would consider buying a property considered “haunted”. Of course, some people would be stopped by strange noises while others would brave past ghost sightings. In the spirit of Halloween, here are a few homes that may send a chill up your spine!
October 25, 2012 - 10:32 AM
On Tuesday, we gave you a little background on the Housing and Urban Development agency – or HUD. You’re probably are familiar with FHA loans and Section 8 housing, but today we’re going to take a look at one of HUD’s lesser known and really amazing programs: Good Neighbor Next Door.
So what is it?
The... Read More
On Tuesday, we gave you a little background on the Housing and Urban Development agency – or HUD. You’re probably are familiar with FHA loans and Section 8 housing, but today we’re going to take a look at one of HUD’s lesser known and really amazing programs: Good Neighbor Next Door.
October 24, 2012 - 6:11 AM
It’s not always easy to sell a house in the fall, though the current low interest rates and low inventory across the country is working in home sellers’ favor. But even in competitive markets, you don’t want to ignore curb appeal. This is a buyer’s first impression of your home, and can impact everything... Read More
It’s not always easy to sell a house in the fall, though the current low interest rates and low inventory across the country is working in home sellers’ favor. But even in competitive markets, you don’t want to ignore curb appeal. This is a buyer’s first impression of your home, and can impact everything about the home selling/buying negotiation-- because it directly relates to how much your buyers think your home is worth.
With that in mind, we offer you easy (and fun!) ways to riff off fall’s bounty as you create seasonal curb appeal for your home.
October 23, 2012 - 10:45 AM
HUD—we throw the acronym around a lot, but what does it really stand for? Okay, the Housing and Urban Development agency for the federal government. But what does that really mean? This is the first in a series of articles meant to help homebuyers make use of the resources that are the HUD.
Brief History
The... Read More
HUD—we throw the acronym around a lot, but what does it really stand for? Okay, the Housing and Urban Development agency for the federal government. But what does that really mean? This is the first in a series of articles meant to help homebuyers make use of the resources that are the HUD.
Brief History
October 22, 2012 - 10:25 AM
New construction or old? What if you can have the best of both? The charm of a traditional, classic home but the modern, eco-friendly sensibilities of today’s best new construction. Well, you can have it all.
New Homes Built to Look Like Old
In many American cities, some of the original construction, the... Read More
New construction or old? What if you can have the best of both? The charm of a traditional, classic home but the modern, eco-friendly sensibilities of today’s best new construction. Well, you can have it all.
New Homes Built to Look Like Old
In many American cities, some of the original construction, the founding aesthetic, still exists. In San Francisco, these are spectacular Victorians, Edwardians, Arts & Crafts; in Portland, bungalows and farmhouses; in Boston split-levels with dramatic staircases and brick facades.
