Daily Real Estate News
-
California Movers Are Nation's Busiest
Outbound moves from the Golden State rose 10.3 percent while incomers increased 9.4 percent. Texas gained 50 percent more people than it lost.
FHA Debuts New Plan for Underwater Owners
The latest government program from the Federal Housing Administration allows lenders to choose which borrowers will participate.
Grubb & Ellis to Offer Residential Management
Commercial brokerage will team with Kettler Inc. to manage more than 16,000 apartments in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Home Purchase Applications Rise 6.3%
Refinancing activity slipped 1.3 percent last week as interest rates rose slightly, according ot the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Inventories Climb in ZipRealty's 26 Markets
Natrionwide housing supply rose 0.4 percent in August for the eighth straight month with steepest jumps on the West Coast.
LEED Certification Takes the Lead
Green building now accounts for one-third of new construction in the United States, up from 2 percent in 1995.
3 Types of Loan Originators
Colleges Buying Land While It's Available
York College and Stevenson University are among a group of educational institutions purchasing land while prices are low.
Families Want to Be Close to In-Laws
Coldwell Banker reports that more than 72 percent of families with children want to live less than half an hour away from extended family.
Give Home Owners Tips to Fight Foreclosure
Help home owners be among those who stop foreclosure it in its tracks.
Sellers Aren't Cutting Prices
According to Zillow.com, the number of sellers on the site who reduced their prices remained the same in August as July.
Some Experts Weary of Government Intervention
Economists and housing analysts say it's time for the housing market to work itself out and for the government to step back.
The Pros and Cons of Corner Properties
While some love the benefits of being on the corner, others prefer more private yards and less street noise.
What's Your Best Winter Staging Tip?
How do you get curb appeal or warm up the interior of your listings during the gloomy winter months? Share your staging secrets!
