Real Estate Overviews
Recently, we added some features to our Learning Center for all those real estate novices out there. We’ve put together a snazzy, animated overview of the home buying process called From Home Hunter to Homeowner in Five Steps.
November 9, 2012 - 10:29 AM
Recently, we added some features to our Learning Center for all those real estate novices out there. We’ve put together a snazzy, animated overview of the home buying process called From Home Hunter to Homeowner in Five Steps.
We have to stress that this is definitely an overview of the buying process.... Read More
November 6, 2012 - 10:56 PM
We’ve explored President Obama’s efforts to revitalize the real estate industry before, but now that he has been re-elected, we’ll look again. This time, our focus is what we can expect, and what we might hope for, in this 2nd term.
HARP 2.0
In October of 2011, President Obama announced an overhaul of HARP... Read More
Post-election: Real Estate and Obama's 2nd Term
We’ve explored President Obama’s efforts to revitalize the real estate industry before, but now that he has been re-elected, we’ll look again. This time, our focus is what we can expect, and what we might hope for, in this 2nd term.
HARP 2.0
November 6, 2012 - 10:45 AM
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we bring you timely tips on cleanup after a flood. Even if you are lucky enough to never experience something as serious and damaging as a hurricane, basic post-flood know-how is an essential survival tool for homeowners and renters alike.
Safe Drinking Water
Since the... Read More
Tips for Cleaning Up Your Home After a Flood
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we bring you timely tips on cleanup after a flood. Even if you are lucky enough to never experience something as serious and damaging as a hurricane, basic post-flood know-how is an essential survival tool for homeowners and renters alike.
Safe Drinking Water
November 5, 2012 - 9:51 AM
Most every home has a flaw or two. The question, when it comes to selling your home, is whether to hide, fix or celebrate those flaws. And today, we try to answer.
Hiding Flaws: Not a Good Tactic
Tempted though you may be to sweep problems under the rug (literally and figuratively), hiding flaws from... Read More
How to Make the Most of Your Home's Flaws
Most every home has a flaw or two. The question, when it comes to selling your home, is whether to hide, fix or celebrate those flaws. And today, we try to answer.
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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Color of the Week: White
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
How Low Inventory is Playing Out Across the Country
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
Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
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
Is This Housing Recovery Real?
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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
Spooky Decor: Inspiring Ways to Freak Out/Delight Your Neighborhood
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
Spooky Homes and Haunted Real Estate
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!
