Home shoppers have been given a bit of a reprieve thanks to new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Mel Watt. Watt, who is a former Democratic congressman from North Carolina, was sworn in as director on Monday, January 7, 2014, but prior to taking...
The burst of the housing bubble was a huge shock for many home owners who found themselves upside down and owing more than their homes were worth. But according to a new report by the credit bureau TransUnion that shows there is a direct correlation...
It’s hard to believe it’s time to turn the calendar to a new year. When it comes to the national real estate market, 2013 was impressive, with home values rising and interested buyers finally feeling comfortable enough to get back in the game. Bidding wars...
For home owners who are in possession of a home loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affair, their existing loan can now be used to attract interested sellers. That’s because a new FHA feature allows potential home...
Mastering real estate photography is a tricky prophecy and one that requires years of practice. Since you likely don’t have the time to rush out and earn a Bachelor of Arts in photography from an arts college, here are some tips that can help make...
Nobody likes doing their taxes, but for home owners who are organized and keep records, there are tax breaks that can put more money in your pocket. Working with a tax professional is perhaps the best way to ensure that you’re taking advantage of deductions...
The weather is finally getting cooler, which means one thing: it’s time to ready your home for winter! Fall is a fantastic time to get your fireplace in good working order and make other preparations for the cooler months ahead. Here are some tips to...
Branding can be a tricky thing for a real estate agent considering their main focus is on helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. But when you consider how your clients come to you, branding quickly becomes a hot topic of conversation. Your...
To many, spring and summer are the quintessential times of year to buy a home. But as we’ve seen in 2013, where the busy summer buying period has extended into the fall, the mindset is quickly changing as home values continue to rise. With the...
Today, buying a home is a completely different process than it was before the housing market crash. This year has been a particularly busy year for home buying, but there are still a variety of myths about home buying that interested home shoppers buy into....
