Archive for July, 2008

Many home owners who perform home improvements now will be in good shape for the next home price spurt, but they may first get only use-benefits without the

Chances are you are staying in your home a little longer then expected. Why not use the wait to get your house in order? You'll feel better about

Legislation designed to ease the housing crisis and prevent similar collapses in the future awaits President Bush's signature. Read a summary of the $300 billion "American Housing Rescue

Transit oriented developments allow you to live nearer necessary destinations and give you more transportation options. That means you'll spend less money on the growing cost of gasoline.by

Federal legislative relief for the nation's housing crisis contains a provision that could turn a rarely-used home financing option -- equity sharing -- into a key stepping stone

In the San Francisco Bay Area, there's nearly one foreclosure for every home sold. In Southern California, foreclosures account for more than 40 percent of all sales. Even

Houston's housing market is enjoying it's energy-based economy, foreign investors, its place as a relocation destination and a lack of frenzied housing appreciation.by Broderick Perkins © 2008

Finding a contractor to install a photovoltaic solar system on your home is not unlike finding any other specialist to complete a home improvement, provided the contractor has

New federal rules to protect consumers from bad loans do little more than codify steps lenders are already taking, but borrowers may feel a tighter pinch.by Broderick Perkins

The Blue Water View Penthouse in Monterey, CA is a an urban crow's nest of a vacation home getaway, just a stone's throw from Cannery Row attractions.

The majority of consumers don't believe a new president will immediately improve the housing market, but that hasn't robbed them of visions of the American Dream, according to

Arizona is getting tough on loan originators with new regulations that will effectively put violators out of work in the industry in a region with the nation's highest

Painting the exterior of your home the right way can boost the value of your home, add a positive new color scheme or slather on a protective coat

Use a mortgage interest rate lock to put the brakes on the interest rate roller coaster ride and be sure your mortgage remains affordable until you sign on

Too many consumers still don't get it when it comes to credit scores. And what you don't know about credit scores can hurt you when it's time to buy

California's housing market is acting like a rudderless ship. Sales are riding the waves, but prices are sinking -- the exact opposite of conditions when the market first

Outside magazine's spin on the best towns is a rundown of places for great alfresco living. DeadlineNews.Com put the list to the home value test and found healthy

Are you aware that everyone lives in a flood zone? Do you know floods are the most common U.S. natural disaster? Do you understand that your home

Call it the "American Dream Deferred." Home prices are down, but not enough to offset shrinking incomes, higher interest rates, tight credit and the economic pressures of fuel