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January 9, 2013
3 refinance hurdles and how to jump them
Low mortgage rates have made refinancing an attractive proposition for homeowners who want to cut their monthly payment, extend their term or restructure their housing debt. Yet there are hurdles that can make refinancing difficult. Here are three of the most common refinance hurdles and ways to overcome...
November 20, 2012
Housing recovery revs up as home resales rise
A U.S. flag decorates a for-sale sign at a home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. Home resales took a surprise rise in October.
U.S. home resales unexpectedly rose in October, a sign that slow improvements in the country's labor market are helping the housing sector recovery...
September 4, 2012
These houses were home to ‘Rocky,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘The Fighther,’ and other big league sports movies
By Erika Riggs, Zillow
Many sports movie scenes take place on a field, in a dugout, post game in a locker room or coach's office. But in between great plays and dramatic scores, many of the films feature shots of houses as well.
From the gritty house featured in "The Fighter" to the classic 1950s...
July 25, 2012
Kelly Clarkson Lists Mansfield Ranch for Sale
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Singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson could likely live anywhere in the United States, but since her “American Idol” win in 2002, her primary residence has been in Mansfield, TX, just 25 minutes outside Burleson, TX, where she grew up.
However, it looks like...
July 13, 2012
5 tips for moving with young kids in tow
When my daughters were 3 months old and 21 months old we said goodbye to our home and took a leap of faith. We leaped all the way to England, where we lived for three years before returning to America. Though our destination was something different, we aren't unique; the recent census reports that 12.5...
January 11, 2012
Winter’s chill gives edge to house hunters
Among the many possible winter activities, house hunting may not be the first thing that comes to mind.
"People focus on the holidays," says Julie Reynolds, vice president at Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors. "In November, December and January – even October...
May 31, 2011
America’s Coolest Houses
Today's housing market poses challenges but for the adventurous buyer there are many houses whose unique appeal can prove to be their own reward. Karrie Jacobs explains:
Houses are generally private places. (No trespassing, please!) Some of America's coolest houses, however, let you peek behind the...
April 29, 2011
A Texas Log Cabin for $4 Million
Seldom is a home called a work of art, but in Canton Texas someone has created just that. An adventurous soul has built what some might consider a dream home. This three story home comes complete with 9,800 square feet of covered porches. The sweet smell of cedar is ever present to whisk you from...
April 22, 2011
Paint Your House for a Free Mortgage
A challenging economy often brings the bargain hunter out inside all of us. But few bargains compare to having your mortgage paid every month at the simple cost of a paint job. A start-up website is offering interested homeowners across the county an opportunity to do just that. The only catch is that...
March 24, 2011
Rents Could Rise 10% in Some Cities
Now more than ever is the time to buy a new home. With an improving economy, mortgage rates at historic lows, and prices depressed, a savvy buyer can find excellent deals in today's real estate market. A new sign that it may be time to stop renting and start buying is the latest data from Rent.com...
