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Did Your Home Go on the Market Before You Were Ready?
Filed under: News, Advice, Selling ShutterstockIf you go on the market with poor listing photos, cluttered rooms, and toys all over the place, you're not ready to sell. By Brendon DeSimone Your home is...
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Homebuilder Confidence Highest Since January, but Still Low
Filed under: News, Buying, Selling APSales of newly constructed homes are running at about half the rate of a healthy housing market. By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON -- U.S. homebuilders are feeling more...
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For Sale: Jane Fonda's Santa Fe Ranch and 'Sanctuary'
Filed under: News, Buying, Celebrity Homes, Selling Courtesy of Swan Land Company via Zillow"Forked Lightning Ranch has been a sanctuary and place of significant healing for me," Jane Fonda said in a...
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Real Estate Investors' Top 10 Mistakes
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Investing StockMonkeys.com/Flickr By Leonard Baron Many people have learned that Investing in real estate is not as easy as it seems. At least that is true for...
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The Time It Takes to Buy a Home Is Mostly Up to the Buyer
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing ShutterstockThe typical homebuyer in 2013 reportedly looked at 10 homes over 12 weeks before entering a contract to buy. By Chris Birk Consumers considering a home...
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Design Makeover: LA Living Room Goes for a Sexy NYC Vibe
Filed under: Design, News, Home ImprovementBy Jeannie Matteucci Caitlin McCarthy and her design partner, Caitlin Murray, spend their days designing stylish interiors for their clients through their...
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Housing Starts, Permits Fall More Than Forecast in May
Filed under: News, Buying, Investing Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON -- U.S. housing starts and building permits fell more than expected in May, suggesting the...
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A Building Trend: Bigger Homes on Smaller Lots
Jeff MyersYou might mistake this newly built Spanish Revival home as being original to Houston's historic River Oaks neighborhood. A current trend in luxury homes is building big on smaller lots....
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Zillow Mortgage Marketplace: 30-Year Rates Rise a Bit
Zillow*The weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Alexa Fiander Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages remained stable this week,...
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For Sale: 'Money Pit' Movie House -- Fully Renovated!
Filed under: News, Buying, Celebrity Homes, Selling Courtesy of Rich Marchisotto of Sherwood Triart Photography via Zillow"There are formal gardens throughout the property," says its listing agent....
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Homebuyers' Guide to Choosing the Right Neighborhood
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying ShutterstockFinding the right neighborhood to buy a home involves much more than affordability -- such as tax rates and quality schools. By AJ Smith When most of us...
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Easy Ways to Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Room
Filed under: News, Advice, Home Improvement, How To DetailsADesignFirmClearly defining your outdoor space is a great way to make your open-air living room feel like a cohesive part of your home. By...
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Mortgage Applications Drop as Interest Rates Rise
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing David Zalubowski/AP By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell sharply last week as interest rates increased, an...
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HUD Nominee Urges Shutdown of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing Lauren Victoria Burke/The Associated PressHousing and Urban Development Secretary nominee Julian Castro testifies before the Senate Banking Committe. By Elvina...
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Kitchen Sheds Dark Past for Bright, Affordable Upgrade
Filed under: Design, News, Home Improvement, How To ZillowThe countertops, backsplash and appliances are brand new, while the original cabinets got new paint and hardware. By Erinn Valencich/Zillow...
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Pay Off Mortgage Before Retirement? Maybe Not So Wise
Filed under: News, Advice, Financing ShutterstockThe decision on whether or not to carry a mortgage into retirement isn't purely a financial one. By Donna Fuscaldo Traditionally, financial planners...
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Walt Disney's Former Home Reportedly Sells for $74 Million
Filed under: News, Buying, Celebrity Homes Courtesy of The Agency via ZillowAlong with a spectacular swimming pool, the home has a tennis court, putting green, custom movie room, and gym. By Catherine...
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Modern Outdoor Room Is Something Cool in the Texas Heat
Filed under: Design, News, Home ImprovementBy Annie Thornton What a bungalow may lack in square footage, it makes up for in efficiency, functionality and simplicity. For the backyard renovation of a...
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Weekly Mortgage Rates Ease After Two Weeks of Gains
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Tony Dejak/AP WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages eased slightly this week, remaining near historic lows. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac...
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Before You Buy a Home, 4 Essentials to Have
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Credit ShutterstockYou can take some of the uncertainty about whether to buy a home if you make sure you allow for some critical factors. By AJ Smith Buying a home...
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