07th March 2008
Ever walked past someone's garden and been so enraptured by the front yard that you hardly registered what the house looked like? In these days of the difficult-to-shift property market, that is the kind of garden you want.
Front yards that have appe...
29th February 2008
Investing in real estate can be one of the most profitable investments around. Whether the investment makes you money through resale or through rental, it can be very lucrative. But it isn't without its challenges, and a big investment can also mean a big...
29th February 2008
While a lot of people have heard about Feng Shui, truly understanding it can be a challenge. Feng Shui literally translates to Wind Water, and it is an ancient Chinese concept of balancing elements and energies in a home. This balancing is done through th...
29th February 2008
You'd think that a buyer's market would mean that a buyer would have an easy time purchasing a new home. Unfortunately, while a buyers market means there are lots of homes available, it also means that everyone else is out there buying too.
Oftentimes,...
27th February 2008
If you're embarking on the real estate hunt for a new home and you're looking into the condo market, you may have encountered the term, "loft" alongside the term "condo". Oftentimes these two terms seem interchangeable. They both refer to a single unit wi...
27th February 2008
The modern prefab and modular homes are experiencing a resurgence for many reasons. These days it seems architects and designers are eager to create new environmental-chic versions of the modular home, and these new designs offer so much versatility and a...
27th February 2008
When buying a home, some people put more importance on the color of the walls than the condition of the roof. Paint color is an easy thing to change, but replacing a roof is a costly undertaking. Always hire a trained home inspector before you finally pur...
27th February 2008
The kitchen has become an increasingly important area in our homes. In fact, this one little room has a lot going on. It typically provides a gathering place where family and friends share meals and company, as well as a place to prepare those dishes. Des...
27th February 2008
It's common for beach front homes to come equipped with outdoor showers. They're extremely handy for a quick rinse of salt and sand before entering the house. Maybe you have a scenic property and simply want to enjoy a garden shower al fresco. If you've...
26th February 2008
The fact that Forbes magazine has ranked Santa Fe in amongst the top ten of "The Best Small Places For Businesses And Careers" in America, says much more about Santa Fe than you may at first realize.
Many other factors were keyed into the formula be...
26th February 2008
Though they say that moving to a new home is right up there with death and divorce in terms of stressful life experiences, you don't have to believe everything they say. In fact, there are a number of things you can do to turn the prospect of packing up ...
26th February 2008
You've been dreading it for months. Though you're excited about your new home and the prospect of finally moving into it, you've been trying not to think about the herculean effort it's going to take to pack up the contents of your current home and move i...
24th February 2008
Assessing the value of your home can be confusing when there are different approaches to estimating value. Below is a breakdown of assessed and appraised values, and how they can effect your listing price and the current market value of your home.
Ass...
24th February 2008
Some people just can't get enough of golf. So much so, that they even want to live on a golf course. If you're a non-golfer, you may think this sounds crazy. If so, go and check some of these places out. You will soon realize that all of these houses ...
22nd February 2008
What would you call the ideal buyers market? How about this scenario:
- House prices at a 4-year low
- 30-year mortgage rates below 6 percent and the possibility of further cuts ahead
- Huge selection of available real estate to choose from
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