Category: Buying

Buying a Home after Foreclosure

By Lindsey Hadwin Of the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in the foreclosure crisis, many dream of buying a home again. As a result of more than 19.2-million vacant homes nationally, securing a mortgage in the future is possible in less time than ever before. Re-establishing creditworthiness can provide a key to… Continue reading Buying a Home after Foreclosure

Home Buyers Deadline Nears

Home buyers looking to take advantage of the federal government’s tax break need to get moving if they want to meet the deadline to get the credit. The tax credit, which offers up to $8,000 to buy a new home is only available on purchases that go under contract before May 1st. The federal tax… Continue reading Home Buyers Deadline Nears

Condo Buyers Winning Refunds

By Chris Tyler Growing numbers of preconstruction condominium buyers caught in the credit crisis are getting their deposits refunded from Florida up the east coast to New York across the nation to California. Amid double digit declines in condo values, momentum is building in courtrooms for buyers who have waited beyond their contract deadlines for… Continue reading Condo Buyers Winning Refunds

2019 Utah Housing Market and Real Estate Predictions

Source: Zillow Enjoy a gorgeous view of the Rocky Mountains in the Salt Lake City real estate market!

States in the West are expecting some of the strongest 2019 Housing Market activity in the country. The Utah housing market is near the head of the pack. The government-backed mortgage loan company Freddie Mack has named Northern Utah one of the top housing markets in their year-end Multi-indicator Market Index. “Housing markets such as… Continue reading 2019 Utah Housing Market and Real Estate Predictions

Use the Craigslist Boston Apartments Page to Score the Perfect Property

If you plan on investing in the Boston housing market, 2015 seems like the perfect year to do so. You probably know this if you read our report on the top 25 housing market predictions for 2015. Boston (and the greater Massachusetts real estate market) are poised for greatness in terms of real estate investment this year.… Continue reading Use the Craigslist Boston Apartments Page to Score the Perfect Property

2016 North Dakota Real Estate Market Predictions

Source: Trulia Stunning back yard views on Schooner Place in the Bismark real estate market

North Dakota is the 39th state added to the United States in 1889. The state is 70,698 square miles, 19th largest in the country, and located along the United States and Canadian border. North Dakota’s nicknames include the Peace Garden State, the Roughrider State, and the Flickertail State. The landscape is a diverse mixture of… Continue reading 2016 North Dakota Real Estate Market Predictions

2016 Louisiana Real Estate Market Predictions

Source: Trulia They're always having a good time down on the bayou in the Baton Rouge real estate market!

Louisiana is known by many names: The Pelican State (official), The Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, The Creole State, Sportsman’s Paradise, The Sugar State, and The Boot. It became the 18th state in 1812. The state’s area is 51,843 square miles, making it the 31st in the nation by size. The eastern border is… Continue reading 2016 Louisiana Real Estate Market Predictions

2016 Nebraska Real Estate Market Predictions

Source: Trulia Check out the scenic views on this untouched lot in the Lincoln NE real estate market

Nebraska, also known as the Cornhusker State, became the 37th state in 1867. A size of 77,358 square miles makes is the 16th largest state by size, and the population of 1,896,190 makes Nebraska the 37th largest state by population. The Great Plains make up a large part of the state’s landscape with rolling hills… Continue reading 2016 Nebraska Real Estate Market Predictions