May 18, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Carla Hill You’ve finally decided that now is the time for you to jump into the housing market! Perhaps you’ve done the math and want to take advantage of historically low interest rates and high levels of affordability. Maybe you have a new family that is [...]
May 17, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, the average fixed mortgage rates found new all-time record lows, continuing to help keep homebuyer affordability high. The 30-year fixed averaged 3.84 percent, down from its previous all-time record low of 3.87 percent last registered on February [...]
May 16, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by David C. Dickey – Opinion & Commentary In the real estate industry, there is a deserved premium for brokers who understand the dynamics of a particular city or neighborhood. Far beyond the numbers of this or that area, a broker with deep intelligence about a specific [...]
May 15, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Broderick Perkins Adding a swimming pool to your property can add cash value and an enhanced lifestyle, but it’ll also cost you to keep it sparkling and, perhaps, some extra effort when it’s time to sell. The pros and cons are many. Home buyers love [...]
May 14, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Carla Hill According to the latest McGraw-Hill construction SmartMarket Report the share of green homes on the market is expected to grow by leaps and bounds in the next four years. The report found that 2011′s green home share is expected to be about 17 [...]
May 11, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Carla Hill Natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes, can strike at any time. Is your family prepared to weather the storm? Storm shelters are something of a necessity through much of the Midwest and South. Tornado alley, a strip of land in the Great Plains between [...]
May 10, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Carla Hill When you have a functional smoke alarm in your home it cuts your risk of dying in a home fire by half. That means it’s time to mark your calendar to remember to check your batteries. Set yourself a monthly or quarterly routine for [...]
May 9, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Phoebe Chongchua Shopping for a home is an exciting experience but there are many things to consider, starting with the fundamental question: which housing style is right for you? You might be thinking, I want to own my own home which translates in [...]
May 8, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Carla Hill It’s Spring and that means warm weather, beautiful blooms, and of course mower and machine maintenance. In a recent survey by Gold Eagle, an industry pioneer in the production and distribution of aftermarket fluids and additives, it was found that nearly 70 percent [...]
May 7, 2012 — Realty Times Feature Article by Phoebe Chongchua It seems when it comes to home values, a little elbow grease can go a long way, according to a recent nationwide study by HomeGain. The study surveyed 500 real estate agents throughout the nation to learn the top 10 low-cost, do-it-yourself improvements [...]