Trying to sell a house this year? Consider using feng shui. The practice, which originated in China, is a very down-to-earth analysis of what does (and doesn’t) make your home appealing and inviting, says Terah Kathryn Collins, author of “The Western Guide to Feng Shui” and founder of the Western School of Feng Shui. “I… Continue Reading
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10 Best Places To Retire
Love the culture and excitement of urban life, but loathe the congestion and cost? One of these ‘second cities’ could be your first-choice retirement spot. Raleigh, North Carolina The pros of retiring in Raleigh: temperate weather and a strong economy for encore careers. The cons: There are fewer retirees than in other cities. Plus, some… Continue Reading
And America’s Most Affordable Place to Live Is…
Have you ever wondered what your home might be worth if it was located in another city or state? Then you will definitely enjoy using our home value estimator tool we created for our annual Home Listing Report. This annual report does an “apples to apples” comparison of four bedroom, two bathrooms homes in 1,900+ markets across… Continue Reading
This Is What The Ten Most Expensive Real Estate Markets Look Like
The housing market is still heating up — 88% of United States real estate markets measured by the National Association of Realtors have seen the sale prices of single family homes rise over the year, and 33% have had double-digit percentage increases. And that has made the priciest housing markets even pricier. According to an annual report… Continue Reading
How Twitter Revived a Seedy San Francisco Neighborhood
From the NYTimes - The middle stretch of Market Street here has befuddled mayors, investors and entrepreneurs for decades. Studded with check-cashing joints, strip clubs and dollar stores, the seven-block strip known as the Mid-Market had resisted cleanup efforts and resolutely remained the same: a seedy place to visit day or night. Even the area’s community… Continue Reading
Tips For Buying An Older Home
Many consumers seek out older homes, such as Victorians and English colonials, for their beauty, space and rich history. When it comes to buying a home that was built decades ago, it’s important to examine the house more closely than a newly-built property. Older homes may have different electrical systems, tanks and even paint that may need to… Continue Reading
I Live In A Bank
Cathy Calhoun turned an old bank that she used to work at into a spectacular home. In 1989, the jewelry store owner paid $52,000 for the vacant bank building in Spring City, Pa. She has spent the past 24 years renovating and re-purposing the space to include a fully-stocked bar, a sauna and an entertaining space in the… Continue Reading
Financial Tricks & Treats
In the spirit of Halloween, here are some easy ways to trick yourself into saving. And you’ll love the treat: more money in your pocket! Stop Trying To Save This may sound counterproductive, but here’s the thing: If it’s taking too much effort to save and you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels, you… Continue Reading
Buy Judd Apatow’s Former Home for $3.495 Million
In April, the big celebrity real estate news was that Hollywood producer Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann bought a beachfront home in Malibu Colony. While reports centered around their new purchase, another piece of real estate news — that the couple sold their home in Beverly Glen — was completely missed. According to property records, Apatow and… Continue Reading
Before and after: Superstorm Sandy homes rebuilt, one year later
In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy, then downgraded to a tropical storm, hit the East Coast, leaving death and destruction. A year later, here’s how a few single-family and multifamily homes have been rebuilt. BEFORE: Mariner’s Cove This complex in Toms River, NJ was built in 1975. Before Sandy hit, it was called Holiday on the Bay.… Continue Reading