Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The real reason foreclosures spiked in October

It is possibly the nastiest consequence of the holiday season. Foreclosures rise now, as banks try to get ahead of the traditional December moratoriums, when they suspend all foreclosures due to the holidays.
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Monday, November 16, 2015

San Francisco home values have risen 11.5% in the past year. Did yours?

San Francisco home values have risen 11.5% in the past year.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Drowning homeowners are getting relief

While the number of borrowers in a negative-equity position on their mortgages is still high, at just over 14 million, that number is falling fast, especially for those most seriously underwater.
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Friday, October 30, 2015

How To Spot Potential in an Older Home

Sometimes older homes’ outdated paint colors, fixtures and appliances scare off buyers. But making cosmetic changes to update the home to your taste might be more affordable than you’d expect. It’s all a matter of seeing the potential in older homes.
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San Francisco’s Parkside Offers Peaceful Atmosphere, Access to Nature


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Thursday, October 29, 2015

15 Easy Home Upgrade Ideas

You can give your house a makeover without doing a big renovation - or having a big budget. These are some of our best home makeover tips: quick, simple, and stylish.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The housing-market bulls could have the story wrong

The comeback of the US housing market has been one of the most bullish themes of the post-financial-crisis era.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Look at this backyard deck on the water! Would you love to unwind here?


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9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole

Half baths may be smaller than their full-fledged counterparts, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on storage or style. Learn how to make the most of every inch of space in your small bathroom with these smart and attainable tips.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Why mortgage rates matter this weekend

Mortgage application volume surged a week ago, when a disappointing employment report sent mortgage rates down to their lowest level in months. The stock market, however, bounced back this week, which turned interest rates around yet again. Mortgage rates are now slightly higher than a week ago.
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Check out this unique & elegant bathroom. Would this work for you?


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Monday, October 12, 2015

Could you see yourself coming home to this modern tree house?


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Economists: Low Interest Rates Will Linger Longer


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Mid Century Møbler Ups the Cool Ante with a New Store

Mid Century Møbler Ups the Cool Ante with a New Store
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What's your favorite thing about this kitchen?


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How about this beautiful double staircase? Is this your style?


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Thursday, October 1, 2015

5 End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Projects

As summer draws to an end, everyone enjoys lazing in the last of the year's warm, sunny days. But along with the end-of-summer bucket list - one last visit to the public pool, a Cracker Jack-fueled trip to the baseball stadium, and the grand finale to a season of backyard barbecuing - a number of chores must be tackled before autumn's chill sets in.
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Perfect indoor/outdoor living space for star gazing! What do you think?


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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

1 in 4 U.S. homes worth less than a year ago

One if four U.S. homes have lost value in the past year, with markets in the northeast such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia slammed especially hard with declines hitting more than 40 percent of the residences in their areas.
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Who wouldn't love this grand entryway?? Is this your dream home?


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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Friday, September 25, 2015

Is this your dream pool home?!


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FREE Home Valuation for San Francisco, CA Home Owners

ATTENTION San Francisco California Home Owners You may just be SHOCKED at what your home value is. CLICK BELOW for your FREE INSTANT Home Valuation
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5 Mistakes People Make When Selling a Home

Eighty-three percent of people view their home as a good financial investment, a 2014 survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found.
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Bay Area Communities Continue to Rank High for Livability


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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Wow, look at this view! Who would love to have an edge pool overlooking the ocean?


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What is your favorite feature in this elegant bathroom?


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Check out this outdoor living space! Absolutely everything you need for entertaining! Would this work for you?


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August Sales of Existing Homes Dip, Even With Lower Prices

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales in August fell 4.8% to 5.51 million from a downwardly revised total of 5.58 million in July.
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Sean Keighran of the Residential Builders Association wants to help the city pay to keep...

Will this housing reform measure unite developers and activists?
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