Toronto Explosions Remind us to Respect Propane A series of massive explosions at a propane storage facility in Toronto has many people looking warily at other storage sites near their homes -- and even at the propane tanks on their barbecues. Here's what homeowners should know about propane safety. FULL STORY->
Live/Work Residences One benefit of buying a home in the suburbs is that real estate can generally be more affordable there. But with the cost of gasoline soaring these days, that commute is looking much less attractive. FULL STORY->
Real Estate Outlook: Pending Sales Jump If anyone needs hard evidence that the real estate market cycle is flattening out and turning around, check out the latest pending home sales index numbers. FULL STORY->
Washington Report: Industry Critics and RESPA It's no secret in Washington that RESPA reform -- that's the acronym for the real estate settlement rules that govern all home sales and financings -- is a hot potato that nobody seems able to handle. FULL STORY->
Selling your Home Vacant or Furnished? There is a consistent debate among home sellers and realtors alike as to which scenario Vacant or Furnished will bring you higher priced offers? This question is often overlooked by sellers due to the inconvenience of putting off the physical move till after a home sells. After all, individuals want to get their lives back to “normal” as quickly and “conveniently” as possible, especially if children are involved. FULL STORY->
Online Transaction Management: Bringing Buyers and Sellers Closer to Their Real Estate Transaction Statistics reveal consumers are ready, willing and able to use their computers to obtain information via the Internet when looking to buy or sell a home. They are searching the internet for homes for sale, seeking neighborhood and school information, obtaining mortgage and pre-qualification information, researching sale prices and even applying for a mortgage online. FULL STORY->
Investor Report: Hidden Tax Pitfall Here's a tax alert for real estate investors who use popular tax-free exchanges: The recently signed federal housing legislation contains a hidden zinger that could cost you thousands of dollars if you don't plan around it. FULL STORY->
Market Conditions While our Condo expert, M. Anthony Carr, might be singing the praises of condos in such areas as Las Vegas (who saw an 18% jump year over year for July) and New York City, the condo market itself has seen some hard times this year. FULL STORY->
Roost Study Alludes To Power Of Words Words are power when it comes to searching for a home, according to a recent study from a new browsing for housing Web site that tracked the most common words consumers used when searching for homes. They aren't the same words real estate agents most often use when crafting listing descriptions. FULL STORY->
