Oh how we love those old classic homes in the older parts of the city. Big wrap-around porches, wonderful craftsman or Victorian style trim and beautiful, one-of-a-kind windows. Walking through those older neighborhoods reminds us of childhood days long gone, and a kind of America that seems so far away from the information and […]
Archives for June 2015
Caution: Home Renovations In Historical Districts Require Higher Budgets & More Time
June 30, 2015 by
New Way to Help Protect U.S. Homeowners
June 30, 2015 by
CUNA Mutual Group (founded in 1935) recently launched a new mortgage payment protection product for credit unions and their members. This new product covers mortgage payments in the event of a borrower’s death, disability, or involuntary unemployment. Credit unions that offer it are leveraging a comprehensive insurance and training program that protects members’ home mortgages. […]
What does gay marriage mean for housing?
June 30, 2015 by
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision late last week to make same-sex marriages legal throughout the country could lift home ownership among lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender couples.
Zumper raises $6.4M to corner the rental market
June 29, 2015 by
Zumper is an end-to-end real estate platform, taking renters from search through to application and close. The company also offers a Zumper Pro platform, which gives landlords and agents easy access to marketing and tenant screening.
“Millions” left unable to buy thanks to rising rents
June 29, 2015 by
As the home ownership rate has fallen, the amount of rentals has soared, and so has the costs of renting. Last year, rents climbed at a 3.2 percent rate – double the pace of overall inflation.
The Benefits of Shopping for Mortgage Lenders
June 29, 2015 by
Shopping for just the right house is an enormous task, but most prospective home buyers realize that doing some research, engaging the help of a licensed real estate agent and having a clear idea of “wants” versus “must haves” goes a long way in successfully maneuvering the home-buying process. But when it comes to mortgage lenders, […]
Five trends to watch out for this summer
June 29, 2015 by
As we enter into the busiest time of the Real Estate market, it is time to explore some new Real Estate trends.
Content marketing, SEO and real estate: a recipe for success
June 26, 2015 by
Gone are the days when several articles in well ranked sites, some directories listings and a site with great content were enough. Content marketing was a trend a few years ago and is not something everyone does, including real estate professionals and real estate companies. This means that it gets harder and harder to make […]
Selecting an Website URL That Attracts Customers
June 26, 2015 by
Because domain names cost less than $10 a year, you may have good reason to own several. For starters, you should own the URL that contains your name as a way to protect your online reputation. However, your personal name probably isn’t suitable as your business domain. The URL is important to search engines ranking […]
Sales of Existing Homes Increased in May
June 26, 2015 by
According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, sales of existing homes increased in May to reach their highest pace for nearly 6 years. This increase is at least partly due to greater numbers of first-time buyers. All major regions saw sales increase in May with the Northeast registering the greatest differences. The total […]
