Frank Nothaft is senior vice president and chief economist for CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider. He can be reached at fnothaft@corelogic.com Over the last two … Continue reading
When it comes to creating a unique interior design for your home, “One of the perennials in this market is plain textured wallcoverings, said Resene, who also reminded us that: … Continue reading
What can you do if you’re wanting to buy a home and looking at a FICO score that is below 620? Well, people with poor credit can still get a … Continue reading
Existing home sales dropped in August despite slowing price growth and a positive turnaround in the share of sales to first–time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors. This … Continue reading
Even though more consumers are using the Internet as a tool during their home search, buyers are increasingly utilizing the knowledge and expertise of a real estate agent, according to … Continue reading
Explore shipwrecks or swim with the fishes with the Trident. (Credit: David Lang/OpenROV) There’s a new drone poised to enter the consumer market that won’t give the Federal Aviation Administration headaches. … Continue reading
A guest room at the Old Clare Hotel, a new property in Sydney. You could say that Tonkin Zulaikha Greer wanted to tap into Sydney’s history and serve it up … Continue reading
Optimism among the nation’s homebuilders continues to build as confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes continued its steady rise in September with a one point increase to … Continue reading
You may think that autumn isn’t the best time to showcase your home, but you’d be wrong. Yes, fall days are shorter, with fewer hours of daylight for buyers to … Continue reading
You’d be a homeowner right now if it weren’t for one thing: the down payment. Right? Even for those who have decent credit and make good money, the down payment … Continue reading
Every living situation has something that gets under an owner’s skin. Realtors who can solve those problems for homeowners by offering more storage space, perhaps, or easier maintenance in a … Continue reading
The ongoing legal battle between Zillow Group (Z) and Move (MOVE) over accusations of theft of trade secrets and unfair competition continues, with new allegations and counterclaims of defamation, destruction … Continue reading
Lenders witnessed an easing in lending standards across all loan types over the third quarter, according to Fannie Mae’s third quarter 2015 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. The Mortgage Lender Sentiment … Continue reading
A nicer car. Some new furniture. A family vacation. Or a bigger, fatter savings account every month. They’re just a few of the things you’ve been thinking about since you … Continue reading
Home sellers can do lots of things that drive home buyers nuts, from playing mind games to taking things in the home that they shouldn’t have, says McKay Price, assistant … Continue reading
Three years ago, her husband lost his job, and Mary Ford quit two part-time jobs to take care of her mother, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer. “We lost … Continue reading
Craigslist: Good and bad “Craigslist is a useful marketing tool when used legally and ethically,” says Margy Grant, vice president and general counsel for Florida Realtors. However, it’s also a … Continue reading
Consumers are optimistic about the housing market’s long-term prospects, but a number of homeowners who would like to sell say they’re hesitant to do so. According to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ … Continue reading
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones snapped up a breathtaking new home that is sure to be a place where lyrics are inspired. While Jones is notoriously private, records show … Continue reading
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is advancing a tax plan that would put a cap on the mortgage interest deduction and completely eliminate the deduction for state and local real … Continue reading
