The beginning of a new year is always a time to reflect and consider goals and opportunities for the year ahead. As we begin 2012, there are many reasons for encouragement when it comes to the economy and real estate. If recent economic and real estate trends are any indication, 2012 will be a year […]

    The new year provides an opportunity to start fresh and develop goals and resolutions for the coming year. Some people strive toward financial aspirations or a professional achievement, while others might choose to pursue a lifelong goal, such as owning a home. If 2012 is the year to achieve your dream of homeownership, […]

  A new study by Yahoo! Real Estate shows that people still value homeownership. In fact, 81 percent of the current and prospective homeowners surveyed said that owning a home is still a part of the American dream. In addition, buyers are now more confident that their dream home is within reach due to today’s […]

Decorating their home for the holiday season is a time-honored tradition for many families, and also provides the opportunity to make lifelong memories. Sellers with their home on the market during the holiday season may feel the need to give up their holiday traditions. However, quite the opposite is true: Sellers should not forgo decorating their home […]

  Homeownership is the American dream, yet buying a home is likely the largest purchase a person will make in their lifetime. While there are a variety of low downpayment options available, saving for a downpayment on a home still requires planning and discipline. Here are some tips to help first-time buyers save up for […]

  Fall is here, and many areas have even already experienced their first snowfall. Along with the arrival of colder weather are a number of key maintenance tasks homeowners should tackle in order to prevent structural damage, save energy and keep their home’s systems running properly.By completing these tasks now, you will allow plenty of […]

The signs have been there: record-low interest rates and reasonably priced homes. This week, the Wall Street Journal presents two factors that make now “an excellent time to buy a house.” First, the ratio of home prices to yearly rents is close to its pre-bubble average. Second, when mortgage rates are considered, houses are the most affordable they have […]

  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is celebrating Fire Prevention Week from October 9-15, and this year’s theme is “Protect your Family from Fire!” The campaign is all about keeping you, your family and your community safer from fire. According to the latest statistics, U.S. fire departments responded to 362,500 home fires in 2009, […]

It was a busy week in real estate news with several reports being issued, and actions by the Federal Reserve to help stabilize the economy. With affordability at all-time highs due to record-low mortgage rates and attractive home prices, this is encouraging news for homebuyers and sellers. First, the Commerce Department reported that permits for new […]

Valuable information for buyers and sellers. A large part of the East Coast is under hurricane watches and warnings. While hurricanes are fairly common in the southern part of the country, it is a far rarer occurrence to have one hit the densely populated areas of New York City. If hurricanes are new to you, […]