February 4, 2012

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

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul were able to take the top spot when working moms' earnings were given an increased weight in the ranking.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. 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.





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Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June

Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June

A sign marks a house for sale by the owner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington.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.





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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.


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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 sale price for his professional services, but in return you benefit from the convenience of having someone to deal with things for you.

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

Joanne and Mark Cleaver lost two-thirds of their equity when they sold their home after six years. “It definitely soured my view of home ownership,” Mark Cleaver says.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

A sign marks a house for sale by the owner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington.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.





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New home sales up, but sales remain slow

New home sales up, but sales remain slow

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded in June from the prior month's record low.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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