The June S&P/Case-Shiller home price index shows that home prices have risen nationwide — in every one of the 20 metro areas covered by the index. Nationwide it’s up a half percent. That’s not much, until you consider that this … [Read more...]
NAR: Commercial growth is sorta OK
The latest quarterly commercial real estate forecast from NAR has zero surprises (and that’s just fine). It says that yes, the CRE market is recovering with the rest of the economy, “but a slowdown in job creation and ongoing tight loan … [Read more...]
17 Virginia regions could lose eligibility for no-down-payment USDA loans
The growth of the suburbs might eliminate a government no-down-payment loan option in some areas of Virginia, pricing some buyers out of those markets. With all the hubbub about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHA, one zero-down-payment government … [Read more...]
4 Mistakes Home Owners Often Make With Their House
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine When it comes to taking care of a home or remodeling, home owners can make some unwise decisions. ServiceMagic, a Web site that features a network of nationwide service professionals–including in … [Read more...]
5 Top Do-it-Yourself Home Projects
Submitted by Case Design/Remodeling Do-it-yourself projects are all the rage right now, between home owners looking to save money and eco-friendly trends in repurposing used household items and materials. But what are the top DIY projects that home … [Read more...]
The Secret to Supersizing a Listing
By Myra Nourmand Photo credit: Myra Nourmand From cabinets and closets to attics and garages—when a home’s storage spaces seem like they’re ready to burst at the hinges, listings look cluttered and messy, and they risk losing the interest of … [Read more...]
