http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Are you thinking of buying a new home and want to find one that is energy efficient and better for the environment? Going green with homes is a big trend right now, thanks to the lower energy costs and the smaller carbon footprint that goes with it. But i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1303170_33.html 17th December 2009 In this shaky housing market, many people are opting to rent the homes they live in instead of buying them while they wait to see how the market goes. It's certainly a good idea to stay cautious about such things. After all, buying a home will be one of t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1278123_33.html 08th December 2009 A fire in your home can be absolutely devastating no matter when it happens, but it's particularly dangerous during the Holidays. Fire departments across the country report hundreds of cases each year where they are required to respond to a fire caused by... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1227510_47.html 11th November 2009 Are you finding yourself getting the sniffles when it's not allergy season, or feeling as if you're getting the flu when there's nothing going around? Believe it or not, your own home might be making you sick. Whether it's the chemicals in your furniture,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_766433_33.html 23rd January 2009 We all know that it's a very difficult time to sell a home right now. The market is filled with inventory and prospects are scarce. Competition is fierce and expectations from buyers are unforgiving. It's perfectly understandable to be feeling a little be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_712906_33.html 04th December 2008 For those who are looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle, or a place in a popular downtown area to call home, condos are a very attractive option when looking for a new home. They can offer many bonuses that you won't find with most houses - plentiful am... http://www.articlealley.com/article_703254_33.html 01st December 2008 According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, foreclosures have increased an incredible 150% in the last two years. And with statistics showing that the majority of adjustable rate mortgages that were taken out during the height of the housing bubble w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_698727_33.html 30th November 2008 With the average size of a new home getting smaller, home owners are looking for creative new ways to make the best use of the space they have. Everyone wants to be living in a nice, bright, spacious home. What many home owners don't realize, however, is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_685486_33.html 11th November 2008 It's the oldest and most important rule in investment - buy low, sell high. So with inventory soaring and housing prices dropping, many people out there are wondering when's the best time to buy a new home? Here are a few signs to look out for if you want... http://www.articlealley.com/article_678654_33.html 30th October 2008 Sometimes I'm surprised at the kinds of things that can kill a home sale. What seems like such a simple issue like "who gets to keep those drapes after the deal closes" can balloon into a big misunderstanding on both sides of the table. Don't assume anyth... http://www.articlealley.com/article_672634_33.html 23rd October 2008 As our society gets more conscious of our impact on the environment, many consumers are concerned about "living green". And while it's important to worry about what we drive, and what we eat, and what we spray into the air, one of the biggest impacts on o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662109_33.html 13th October 2008 It's a tough market out there. If you want to have any chance of selling your home, you need your house to look its best. One of the simplest - and most important - ways to boost the appeal of your home is to "de-clutter". I know it can be a difficult pro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_649456_33.html 25th September 2008 One of the most efficient ways to add value and appeal to your home is by giving it a fresh new coat of paint. When you're looking for a way to boost the appearance of your home for a potential buyer, repainting is a relatively affordable and easy alterna... http://www.articlealley.com/article_643498_33.html 22nd September 2008 It isn't news to anyone that widespread foreclosures are a large problem in our current real estate market. For many families, it can be unavoidable. However, what many people don't know is that there is help out there for those facing foreclosure. Here a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_612381_33.html 01st September 2008 When you’re in the middle of buying or selling your house, it’s easy to get hung up on the details of the deal and forget to spend time on some of the things you take for granted in the process. Finding the right moving company is more important – a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_599413_33.html 15th August 2008 If you are currently trying to sell your home in Florida and it is around the two hundred thousand dollar mark, you may be interested in a new piece of legislation brought in to Orange County. They are going to give away money to certain first time buyers... http://www.articlealley.com/article_500085_33.html 28th March 2008 Yet another program has been introduced to help borrowers who are in arrears - but this looks like it could truly be beneficial. "Project Lifeline" will 'pause' foreclosure proceedings for borrowers for more than 90 days in arrears, during which ti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_487569_33.html 10th March 2008 It is strange to think that in the fifties houses were considered 'plush' at 1,000 square feet and then we whooped all the way up to an average home of 2,500 square feet before we started the current trend back downwards. The fact that most ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_487568_33.html 10th March 2008 What wanders across your imagination when thoughts of your dream vacation home come into your mind? I don't suppose it is location, location, location - but that is what we are told is the number one thing we must consider. There are severa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_469186_33.html 06th February 2008 Choosing a condo according to its rules may be a little paranoid, but nevertheless, it is smart to check the rules before you actually sign on the dotted line. Condo rules are put in place to protect the residents and to help keep the harmony where dif... http://www.articlealley.com/article_462473_33.html 25th January 2008 So you're saving for a home, and at the same time the holiday season is approaching. It seems that every year you're left with a mountain of debt at the end of the season. Don't despair; you are not alone. The American economy is relying on you to over... http://www.articlealley.com/article_246455_19.html 14th November 2007 Having your older home up-graded to include modern flooring can be a great selling feature. It improves the quality of your home without compromising the character of older architecture. There area lot of easy and relatively inexpensive modern flooring... http://www.articlealley.com/article_239818_27.html 06th November 2007 As Americans watch their real estate markets fail and friends foreclose, many are asking what went wrong? Lately, the spotlight has swung to over-inflated appraisals and inherent pressure on appraisers to "hit the number" when drawing up their repor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_231352_33.html 21st October 2007 If you are considering a renovation anywhere in your home, but especially in the bathroom or kitchen, consider stone. Stone tiles and granite countertops are very much in style right now, and for good reason—they are long-lasting, need little mainten... http://www.articlealley.com/article_217056_33.html 21st September 2007 Home selling in a buyer's market is not the ideal time to be selling but if it is necessary then you as a seller must start to consider a few things to make your sale a bit more appealing. These are, of course things that a seller may want to do anyway re... http://www.articlealley.com/article_201636_33.html 14th August 2007 This is intended to be a bit of a primer for the first-time home buyer. Buying a home is a huge decision and not an easy one to make the first time. The home purchase process can be fraught with pitfalls that a new buyer may never see coming, so proper pl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_201635_33.html 14th August 2007 Ok, let's get down to the nitty-gritty on making an offer on a home. This process can be quite different depending on how the local market looks at the time of the offer. In a seller's market there may be competition for any given home and competing offer... http://www.articlealley.com/article_187925_33.html 23rd July 2007 One of the big questions that any home seller will have to ask themselves is: "Why should I stage my home?" Simple. With all the competition in home markets around the country home staging has almost become necessary in selling a home. Whether you hire a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_174776_33.html 16th June 2007 Floors more than any other aspect have the ability to radically change the look of any room or area. Putting brand new floors into a home not only increases it's asking price on the market but drastically improves the marketing strength of the home. The r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_174775_33.html 16th June 2007 Whether you are buying or selling, closing a sale can be costly. There is a lot to think about above and beyond what the mortgage payments will be. Firstly, there's the down payment. The more you can afford, the less your loan will be, but while the st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166864_33.html 30th May 2007 There is one credo that has always held true in the world of real estate: location, location, location. The same home in different locations can have a selling value that is vastly different, in either direction. For example a home that is in a new develo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166863_33.html 30th May 2007