Insulating Concrete Forms – An Innovative, Energy Efficient Construction Solution
Insulating concrete forms (ICF) provides many advantages over typical wood construction. The strength and energy efficiency of this building medium makes this one of the smartest building methods available.
Insulating Concrete Forms – An Innovative, Energy Efficient Construction Solution
June 30, 2009 By
Sold! One parking spot, only $300,000
June 30, 2009 By
Sold! One parking spot, only $300,000
A real estate agent said a resident of Boston’s upscale Back Bay section plunked down $300,000 to own what is believed to be the priciest parking space in the city’s history.
Mortgage rates’ rise may end refinance boom
June 30, 2009 By
Mortgage rates’ rise may end refinance boom
Roger Wald recently discovered he would save if he refinanced his mortgage at 4.75 percent. Wald, an auto body repairman in Sarasota, Fla., could have gotten that rate last month.
Market Conditions
June 30, 2009 By
Market Conditions
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that May saw a gain in the sale of existing homes — up by 2.4 percent.
The Hamptons' Summer of Distressed Real Estate (VIDEO) – TheImproper.com
June 30, 2009 By
The Hamptons' Summer of Distressed Real Estate (VIDEO) – TheImproper.com
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The Hamptons' Summer of Distressed Real Estate (VIDEO)
TheImproper.com But as the economy turned south in 2007, so did Hamptons real estate. The slowdown was negligible at first as homeowners stuck fast to their asking prices, … |
Eco Homes – How You Can Turn Your House Into One
June 30, 2009 By
Eco Homes – How You Can Turn Your House Into One
The pace of new construction is slowing to a crawl as the recession continues. However, remodeling has not taken a hit, since many people are looking to remodel the homes they have rather than to buy another home or have a new home built. Since there is an increasing level of concern with making homes environmentally friendly, many of those looking to remodel are hoping to convert their homes into eco homes as part of the remodeling process.
New-home sales slip, missing expectations
June 30, 2009 By
New-home sales slip, missing expectations
New U.S. home sales fell slightly last month, in another sign that the housing market’s recovery is likely to be gradual and prolonged.
The 100 Mile Peninsula: A Solution, A Lifestyle, A Future
June 30, 2009 By
The 100 Mile Peninsula: A Solution, A Lifestyle, A Future
Real estate niches can provide new economic jumping-off points for recession-ravaged regions. PJ Wade introduces The 100 Mile Peninsula as a practical re-branding that could inspire other communities.
Homeowners associations evicting homeowners
June 30, 2009 By
Homeowners associations evicting homeowners
Thousands of Americans who have generally kept up with their mortgages are still in danger of losing their homes because they made a fateful trade-off in this shaky economy.
Get the most out of your homebuying tax credit
June 30, 2009 By
Get the most out of your homebuying tax credit
When it comes to the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, it seems there’s a new program every week to help tap that money today.