What Is Green Building?
As the saying goes that ‘Necessity is the mother of all invention”, the concept of Green building has been discovered from the need to meet the plausible standards of energy efficiency and our responsibility towards environment. Green building also popularly known as eco-homes or sustainable building or green construction is a concept that is believed to reduce the energy bills by efficiently utilizing energy, water and other resources and thereby offering a healthier and comfortable living, not to mention its role in reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation. On top of this it also reduces the environmental hazards on the…
What Is Green Building?
November 30, 2010 By
Fewer foreclosures now bad for business
November 30, 2010 By
Fewer foreclosures now bad for business
Troubled homeowners have cheered the news that some banks are slowing the foreclosure process to review documents. Then there are places like Lee County, Fla., where not everyone is applauding.
Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise
November 30, 2010 By
Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise
Applications for mortgages to buy homes and to refinance dropped last week as mortgage rates pulled away from historic lows.
10 U.S. cities where renting rules
November 30, 2010 By
10 U.S. cities where renting rules
Here are 10 U.S. cities where renting your home makes more sense than taking on a mortgage.
Real estate activity up, but house glut remains – New Zealand Herald
November 30, 2010 By
Real estate activity up, but house glut remains – New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald |
Real estate activity up, but house glut remains
New Zealand Herald A monthly report prepared by industry website realestate.co.nz shows a "strong rise in new listings coming onto the market" in November – up 7.3 per cent to … |
Pursuing a Real Estate Career in a Market of Uncertainty – Good Idea Or Bad?
November 30, 2010 By
Pursuing a Real Estate Career in a Market of Uncertainty – Good Idea Or Bad?
The real estate market in the United States today is a controversial subject, ranking up there with banking institutions, health care, unemployment and politics. So is pursuing a career as a real estate agent in this economy a smart thing? Normally one might think this field may not be the best career move being the housing market is quite unstable, however, let’s ponder that thought for a moment.
Home prices down sharply in September
November 30, 2010 By
Home prices down sharply in September
Home prices are falling faster in the nation’s largest cities, and a record number of foreclosures are expected to push prices down further through next year.
Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise
November 30, 2010 By
Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise
Applications for mortgages to buy homes and to refinance dropped last week as mortgage rates pulled away from historic lows.
Mortgage meltdown claims hidden victims
November 30, 2010 By
Open House: Dream houses under foreclosure
November 30, 2010 By
Open House: Dream houses under foreclosure
There are far more expensive foreclosures to choose from these days, as even the wealthiest homeowners get hit by financial hard times.