(Money Magazine) — Home improvement is one of the fastest-growing segments of e-commerce. But the consequences of a bad decision when it comes to finding a contractor or remodeling products online are far worse than buying the wrong paperback.
What if those rave reviews you read about a contractor are ringers posted by his daughter — [...]
Reuters: The number of U.S. homes listed for sale rose nearly 3 percent in July compared to June, according to real estate brokerage data that suggested the supply demand imbalance in the housing market could worsen.
The July increase in listings by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was the 7th consecutive monthly rise, according to recent data [...]
(Reuters) – Banks repossessed a record number of U.S. homes in the second quarter, but slowed new foreclosure notices to manage distressed properties on the market, real estate data company RealtyTrac said on Thursday.
The root problems of job losses and wage cuts persist, making a sustained U.S. housing recovery elusive.
Banks took control of 269,962 properties [...]
CNN Money: There are lots of ways for homes to be “cool.” These six are all unusual in some respect — and great places to live.
Price: $1.5 million
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Square feet: 2,980
Description: You thought caves were dank? This Bisbee, Ariz., house might change your mind. (See Them All Here)
Read The Full Story Here
With summer heat just around the corner, you can bet plenty of people are planning trips to the shore. But what could be “cooler” experience than actually owning a mansion on the sand?
Read The Full Story Here
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Homeowners love their yards. They plant gardens, create cozy areas for entertaining, and install decorative elements that they’re as happy to look at from the kitchen window as they are from their chaise lounge.
And despite a weak economy, Americans are expected to continue this love affair with the world outside their door [...]
MONEY Magazine: Latest forecasts and projections for the nation’s largest metro areas.
Read The Full Story Here
Soon you’ll be able to watch 3D movies on your television, then use the same TV to communicate with friends via Skype and to adjust your home’s thermostat. MarketWatch’s Amy Hoak reports on the top home-tech trends on the horizon.
More generations are living under the same roof and the trend will deepen as U.S. families grappling with near double-digit unemployment share expenses, a study showed Monday. Demand is escalating for multi-generational housing as buyers scale down during the deepest housing crisis since the Great Depression, according to a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate [...]
With Valentine’s Day upon us, Americans everywhere are just feeling a bit more romantic. While lovers clamor to purchase gifts for a significant other, some may feel that the ambience of their environment may be the biggest component of the holiday. How better to accomplish the perfect atmosphere than in a perfectly romantic home.
Read The [...]
For most Americans, a day of golf requires a trip to their favorite links, but for the most dedicated golf enthusiasts, owning a home with a course in their back yard is the only way to go. For those with the deepest pockets, some of the most exquisite golf homes allow them to live a [...]
Despite historically low consumer confidence in the housing market, home sellers still don’t seem to have a handle on what their homes are worth; either that, or home prices are deteriorating faster than expected.
A new survey from real estate website Trulia.com finds that 25.6 percent of homes currently on the market in the United States, [...]
