For Sale: Landmark House in 'Twin Peaks' TV Show
Filed under: News, Buying, Celebrity Homes, Selling ZillowThe house that served as the location of Laura Palmer's home in "Twin Peaks" 25 years ago is back in the spotlight, now that it's for sale. By...
View ArticleHome Not Selling? 5 Steps to Take
Filed under: News, Advice, Selling Shutterstock"Often sellers make the mistake of factoring in what price they need in order to sell the property." By Geoff Williams The housing market is faring much...
View ArticleFor Sale: 'Real Housewife' Vicki Gunvalson's Redone Home
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, Selling Zillow"Real Housewife" Vicki Gunvalson's video tour of her now-for-sale home includes particular attention to its entryway. APVicki Gunvalson By Emily...
View Article5 Ways to Gain an Edge in a Competitive Homebuying Market
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, How To ShutterstockGone are the days when you could simply get pre-approved to buy a home and get into a homebuying contract quickly. By Scott Sheldon Demand for...
View ArticleWhat to Do If Your Home Is Mapped in a High-Risk Flood Zone
Filed under: News, Advice Wayne Parry/The Associated PressA December 2012 photo shows how the home on the left in Tuckerton, New Jersey, was elevated high enough to avoid the storm surge of Hurricane...
View Article5 Design Trends That Homebuyers Desire
Filed under: Design, News, Advice, Selling ShutterstockThe open concept kitchen appears to be here to stay, and quartz is replacing granite as a desired countertop material. By AJ Smith Early summer is...
View ArticleDesign Challenge: Perking Up a Traditional White Bathroom
By Mary Jo Bowling Architect Jason Urrutia takes pride in his firm's grasp on tradition. "We lean toward classic without being boring or old school," he says. "We embrace elements that time has tested...
View ArticleZillow Mortgage Marketplace: 30-Year Rate Spikes, Briefly
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Zillow*The weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Alexa Fiander Mortgage rates for...
View ArticleSavvy Ways to Buy a Home Without a Traditional Mortgage
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Financing Cassandra Hubbart/AOLFrom borrowing from a family member to considering a rent-to-own agreement, potential buyers don't have to rely solely on a mortgage loan. By...
View ArticleBack on the Market: Football Star's Mansion With Hidden Room
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, Selling Zillow The swimming pool at LaDainian and LaTorsha Tomlinson's Poway, California, home is colorfully illuminated at night. APLaDainian Tomlinson, right, and...
View ArticleMortgage Applications Rise, Led by Home Purchases
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Michael Conroy/The Associated PressThe Mortgage Bankers Association's gauge of loan requests for home purchases increased 3.7 percent last week. By...
View ArticleHomeowning Is 'American Dream' for Only 17%, Survey Finds
Filed under: News, Buying, Lifestyle ShutterstockHomeownership placed third in the 2014 Credit.com American Dream Survey, while getting out of debt was a high priority. By Gerri Detweiler What's your...
View ArticleWoman Allowed to Break Lease on Suspected 'Torture Chamber'
Filed under: News, Renting KMOV-TVCatrina McGhaw said that she learned of her rental's dark past from a relative who saw the home in a documentary. ST. LOUIS -- A woman who discovered her rental home...
View ArticleFor Sale: A Range of Off-the-Grid Retreats
Filed under: News, Buying, Lifestyle, Selling, Off the Grid ZillowThis off-the-grid home in Dinsmore, California, features a wraparound deck with beautiful valley views. By Emily Heffter Whether you're...
View ArticleSan Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Confirmed as HUD Chief
Filed under: News, Buying, Economy Pablo Martinez Monsivais/The Associated PressJulian Castro listens to President Barack Obama as he announces on May 23 the mayor's nomination to lead HUD. By Elvina...
View ArticleMost HAMP Borrowers Will Soon Face Higher Interest Rates
Filed under: News, Financing, Foreclosures, Refinancing ShutterstockMonthly payments on most HAMP loans will rise as much as $1,724, and might leave some borrowers struggling. By Bob Sullivan At-risk...
View ArticleHow to Decorate Around a Red Wall
Filed under: Design, Home Improvement, How ToBy Laura Gaskill Red walls can be bold, vivacious, classic ... and hard to decorate around! If you loved the idea of red walls when you painted them but now...
View ArticleMortgage Rates Tick Up; Still Lower Than a Year Ago
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Bill Sikes/AP WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages edged up slightly this week, remaining near historically low levels. Mortgage buyer...
View ArticleJustin Bieber Settles Into Swank New Rental, Trouble Ensues
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, Renting TruliaPop star Justin Bieber has taken up residence as a renter in two units of this brand-new Beverly Hills building. APJustin Bieber This is where the...
View ArticleTown Battles to Keep Illegal Immigrants From Renting
Nati Harnik/The Associated PressState Sen. Charlie Jansssen of Fremont, Nebraska, second left, Jeremy Jensen, third left, and John Wiegert, center, celebrate with other activists there in February...
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