Let the tour of homes begin
Homes. Homes. Homes. Many neighborhoods are now packed with properties for sale. Obviously, many homeowners are facing foreclosure or must sell due to a job loss. But other wannabe sellers—anxious...
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Market ripe for young buyer
You're still single, in your 20s and fresh out of school. You have a solid job in your chosen field. Despite the nation's financial crisis—which has your parents' nerves on...
Is now the time to buy suburban dream castle?
They're spread across suburbia in every state of the union. They're whopper-sized houses—typically with 4,500 to 6,000 square feet of living space –– built in the last 10 years. Many...
When refinancing mortgage makes sense
Many Americans affected by the economic crisis want their unaffordable mortgages reworked through special programs for people facing foreclosure. But you don't have to be in financial trouble to benefit...
Finding an area with appreciation potential
Real estate specialists who view the economy on a large screen are confident that those with the nerve to buy a home in the current market will one day be...
1-year plan for sprucing up home
They're a couple at the front line of the Baby Boom generation—he's 62 and she's just behind. Once they were boating enthusiasts with a sailboat, powerboat and pontoon. To enjoy...
Finding a home in welcoming community
Many home buyers believe that moving to a suburban community with upscale houses will accordingly give them a warm, welcoming neighborhood. But Mark Nash, a real estate broker and author,...
When couples disagree on whether to sell home
In neighborhoods throughout the nation, couples are quarreling over a key housing question: Should they sell their home now or hold out in hopes of a higher price later? This...
Launch 4-step plan to save for first home
Housing prices have slipped in many neighborhoods. But that doesn't mean it's easy for everyone to become a homeowner. Many young singles and couples still struggle to obtain even the...
Former rental house is worth considering
A marketing specialist in her early 30s picked out a one-story contemporary house that met both her budget limits and her insistence on abundant greenery outside. After seeing the house...