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103-Year-Old That Faced Eviction Gets New Lease on Life
Filed under: News You may recall the story of Vinia Hall, the 103-year-old Atlanta woman who faced eviction on her family home of 53 years in November. She was all but resigned to join the estimated...
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How Large We Live: Average Home Sizes Across the U.S.
Filed under: NewsA common misconception is that big homes go hand in hand with big list prices. But a closer look at some of the best-known cities in the country reveals that size is far from the only...
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House of the Day: Charleston Mansion Will Make You a Believer
Filed under: News With its impeccable wood detailing, majestic grand staircase, stunning ballroom and "collection" of Charleston gardens peppered throughout its sprawling grounds, this home in the...
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FHA Says 'Flippers' Free to Play Through 2012
Filed under: NewsBy Les Christie NEW YORK -- Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from the Federal Housing...
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Construction Spending Builds, Thanks to Housing
Filed under: NewsWASHINGTON -- Construction spending jumped in November as builders spent more on single-family homes, apartments and remodeling projects. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that...
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Iowa Land Boom Defies U.S. Real Estate Slump
Filed under: NewsAs the Iowa Republican caucus hogs the media spotlight, a less reported but perhaps equally compelling story continues to unfold in the Hawkeye State. While most of the country...
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House of the Day: Ranch Has the Great Outdoors, Luxurious Indoors
Filed under: News Expensive ranch properties aren't exactly breaking news these days, but we think the newly-listed Broken O Ranch in Augusta, Mont., is an exception. To begin with, the ranch is priced...
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80 Cent 'Typo' Almost Cost Man Home
Filed under: News Didn't think you could lose your home over a mere 80 cents? Think again. A simple typo -- accidentally entering "615.02" instead of "615.82" when paying off his mortgage via telephone...
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Melania Trump's Golden Penthouse
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes As far as ostentatious New York penthouses go, this may Trump them all. A tip of the hat to Curbed.com for directing us to Refinery29.com's exclusive photos of the...
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Low Mortgage Rates May Not Be Enough in 2012
By Kerri Panchuk Mortgage rates are expected to remain near historical lows through 2012, but the impact on home purchasing activity remains unknown until Americans see how the larger economy fares....
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House of the Day: NYC Loft Is Lush Paradise
Filed under: News New York apartments, like New Yorkers themselves, like to be different -- for better or for worse. From in-home movie theaters, indoor swimming pools, waterfalls and even saltwater...
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12 Best Cities for High Paying Jobs (SLIDESHOW)
Filed under: NewsBy Caitlin Dewey Getting hired in today's tough job market is hard. Landing a position that pays well is even harder. The secret to a successful search for employment that comes with a...
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Bernanke: Fed Should Help Turn Foreclosures Into Rentals
Filed under: News, RentingMost of Washington's initiatives to staunch the flow of foreclosures glutting the housing market have been woefully inadequate. (We're looking at you, HAMP, HAFA and HARP)....
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New York Penthouse's Price Could Reach Record Heights
Filed under: News We thought the $88 million that a Russian oligarch's daughter is set to pay for a Manhattan apartment would hold the record of most expensive NYC purchase for some time to come. After...
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The Minor Threat: Age-Restricted Communities Evicting Children
Filed under: News At 6 months old, Kimberly Broffman faced eviction. It wasn't because her grandparents couldn't afford the home where she lived -- they were current on the mortgage. And it had nothing...
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Open Houses of the Week: Jan. 7-8
Filed under: News, Buying, SellingThere's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your...
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Advice From America's 'Top Real Estate Photographer'
Filed under: News, How To, Selling A quick flip through any glossy magazine will reaffirm the reliance that selling has on good pictures. Selling houses is no different than selling products. In fact,...
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Homeless Face Eviction From Tent City
Filed under: News By Jaweed Kaleem It was not long ago that most Americans would envy Marilyn Berenzweig. A textile designer, she earned $100,000 a year and lived a comfortable New York City life with...
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Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Break for Unemployed
Filed under: NewsMortgage finance firm Freddie Mac just announced that it will give unemployed borrowers a break on their mortgage for up to one year. "These expanded forbearance periods will provide...
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House of the Day: Not Your Typical Farmhouse
Filed under: News, Selling Though the name "Oldfield Farm" may conjure images of a charming, rustic property complete with barn, hayloft and livestock, the Oldfield Farm in Greenwich, Conn., is...
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