real estate
The Future of Green Building
In less than four years, California’s housing industry will be required to start building homes that produce as much power as they use during the course of a year as part of the state’s 2020 “ne...
7 Homeowner Tax Advantages
If you are interested in buying a home, you need to know how much you can afford. It’s vital to consider the tax advantages that come with ownership. Below are seven tax breaks that homeowners e...
How Does The Line Of Credit For A Reverse Mortgage Work?
Usually, your mortgage’s principal balance and line of credit grow at the same rate. The balance and line of credit equal the principal. Interest and insurance are charged to to the balance but ...
Five Important Things to Do Right Away After Moving
Regardless of how organized you are, moving is a very big chore. It will take time to get everything just right and in order, but there are a few things that you should do right away as soon as you ge...
House Hunting? Get To Know The Neighborhood Without Leaving Your Computer
The characteristics of the perfect home aren’t restricted to what’s inside the four walls. The neighborhood in which the home is located is equally important. Finding out more about the locale can be ...
Affordable Housing a Challenge in 2016
The Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group, a division of Fannie Mae, believes that the central theme of the housing market and the general economy in 2016 should focus on the challenge of affo...
Why the December rebound in home sales?
According to the National Association of Realtors, from November 2015 to December 2015, existing home sales increased by 14.7 percent. Instead of the housing market outperforming expectations, this bo...
Mortgage Industry Terms Explained
The mortgage world has its own language. To help you navigate your way through it, we’ll describe key mortgage terms to help you understand what they mean. Down Payment When you agree to purchase a ho...
Five Great Ways to Save Money While Living Green in the New Year
Green living has become a popular concept, and that’s excellent news for the environment and the pocketbooks of homeowners. Try some of these great eco-friendly innovations for better living thi...