Green Real Estate Investing - Isn’t That More Expensive?

Green Real Estate Investing - Isn’t That More Expensive? To go “green” or not to go “green” the 21st century Shakespeare says. Contradictory to common belief, going “green” in your real estate business is actually more profitable than not. One company, In The Now Investments, Inc. has taken it to the next level.

Twin Cities top list of best for working moms

Twin Cities top list of best for working moms
For the second year running, ForbesWoman has gathered the data and crunched the numbers to determine the U.S. cities that offer the most to working moms.
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May home prices up, but no sustained recovery

May home prices up, but no sustained recovery
Single-family home prices rose more than expected in May, reflecting robust spring sales spurred by homebuyer tax credits, new S&P/Case Shiller data show.
Real estate pricing - Home - United States - Business - Taxation

Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June

Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June
Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June and are expected to keep sinking, indicating that the housing market’s troubles are likely to drag on the economic recovery.
Business - Residential Housing - Construction and Maintenance - Sales - Manufactured

Watchdog: Financial system support up $700 billion

Watchdog: Financial system support up $700 billion Increased housing commitments swelled U.S. taxpayers’ total support for the financial system by $700 billion in the past year to around $3.7 trillion, a government watchdog said on Wednesday. United States - Government - Business - Financial Services - Inspector General

How to Prepare to Sell Your Own House

How to Prepare to Sell Your Own House If you are like most people, there will come a time when you will need to sell your own house. The majority of people will choose to use a professional Real Estate Agent when selling their home. Of course, the Realtor will charge a percentage of the [...]

Water Features Enhance Home Appeal

Water Features Enhance Home Appeal With the summer months pushing temperatures over 100 degrees in some areas and humidity leaving drips of perspiration on people’s brows, it might be time to consider a water feature to help enhance your home’s appeal.

Home shoppers taking fresh look at renting

Home shoppers taking fresh look at renting
As the real estate market has turned, so, too, has the real estate consumer. Many adults are no longer sold on the merits of owning a home.
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Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June

Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June
Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June and are expected to keep sinking, indicating that the housing market’s troubles are likely to drag on the economic recovery.
Business - Residential Housing - Construction and Maintenance - Sales - Manufactured

New home sales up, but sales remain slow

New home sales up, but sales remain slow
For those seeking hope in the better-than-expected 23.6 percent jump in new home sales in June: it’s only one month’s data.
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