Living in Green Buildings
Conserving energy is on the forefront of everyone’s mind during these times of rising costs. One area you may think about is that building your own home gives you the opportunity to create an energy-efficient lifestyle right from the very beginning.
Living in Green Buildings
August 31, 2010 By
Saving for a Home in Canada
August 31, 2010 By
Saving for a Home in Canada
For most Canadians, a home is much more than a financial investment — it’s a lifestyle choice. If you’re ready to get into the real estate market but don’t know if you can afford it, here’s what you need to know.
Foreclosure trims number of underwater homes
August 31, 2010 By
Foreclosure trims number of underwater homes
Foreclosures are helping to thin the ranks of U.S. homes with mortgages that exceed what the properties are worth, new data shows.
Foreclosure – Mortgage – United States – Real estate – Business
Cozy homes by the sea just snapped up
August 31, 2010 By
Cozy homes by the sea just snapped up
Summer is still in full swing and the homes in this edition of Closing Costs let you enjoy every second of it.
Swing – Arts – Dance – Performing Arts – United States
48 percent leave Obama mortgage-aid program
August 31, 2010 By
48 percent leave Obama mortgage-aid program
Nearly half of homeowners seeking help from the Obama administration’s flagship effort to help those at risk of foreclosure have fallen out of the program.
Foreclosure – Presidency of Barack Obama – Barack Obama – President – United States
Analyze Your Building’s Energy Performance
August 31, 2010 By
Analyze Your Building’s Energy Performance
There are numerous ways for companies to increase their bottom line, many of which come at the expense of their customers and employees, such as increasing the price of products or services and staff cutbacks. But today, many companies favor a profit enhancer that doesn’t result in unemployment or customer defection: energy saving retrofits.
Mortgage fraud thrives in good and bad times
August 31, 2010 By
Mortgage fraud thrives in good and bad times
The house on the 53rd block of South Wood Street in Chicago’s Back of the Yards doesn’t look like a $355,000 home. There is no front door and most of the windows are boarded up.
Chicago – Business – United States – New City Chicago – Construction and Maintenance
When Should an HOA Be Able to Restrict an Owner’s Right to Rent Out His Unit
August 31, 2010 By
When Should an HOA Be Able to Restrict an Owner’s Right to Rent Out His Unit
Is it fair for an HOA (Homeowner Association) to prohibit or restrict a unit owner from renting out his property? Should there be a law about this? In California, these issues are currently being argued in both the legislature and the courts. In some other states the issues may already be settled; in others the debate is no doubt going on.
Saving for a Home in Canada
August 31, 2010 By
Saving for a Home in Canada
For most Canadians, a home is much more than a financial investment — it’s a lifestyle choice. If you’re ready to get into the real estate market but don’t know if you can afford it, here’s what you need to know.
In weak housing market, can sellers stand out?
August 31, 2010 By
In weak housing market, can sellers stand out?
Msnbc.com asked real estate agents in several markets for five tips to sell your home in a sluggish market.
Real estate – Real estate economics – Market – Business – Business and Economy