Top Mistakes of Home Buyers and Sellers The 2005 residential real estate market was filled with anticipation of the sometimes overhyped real estate bubble. Though we'll only see a correction, home buyers and sellers made some mistakes that those looking to buy or sell in 2006 can put to good use in their transactions.

Some owners don't understand "presentations" The requirements to get top dollar have and always will be the same:  Read More...

Learn the Abbreviated Language of Realty Agents. A/G. Above ground. Swimming pools that are ... Read More...

HOA Chimney Primer While most chimneys are brick, many are now made of out of metal. Both present problems if not properly maintained including fires, collapses and even carbon monoxide poisoning.

Want to be a landlord? Be smart about it A lot of people want to rehab property to rent. There are plenty of mistakes to be made.

The art of a lowball offer As housing sales slow, home buyers are in a better position to offer substantially less than the seller's asking. Here are 8 bargain-hunting tips.

When You Screen Tenants, Make Sure the Law is on Your Side The business of renting out your real estate properties is often confused as simply being an aspect of the business of investing in

Gay and Lesbian Homebuyer Rights by Mark Nash

2006 Home Sellers Energy Inefficiencies Can Sour Buyers by Mark Nash Forget the real estate bubble, energy prices are a primary concern for homebuyers. Stung by rising mortgage rates and higher...Read more.

Interior Decorating Made Simple Online by Phoebe Chongchua The majority of homebuyers use the Internet to find their next home. Before buyers even get in the car ...

The Benefits -- and Ills -- of Buying New by George W. Mantor Among the advantages of purchasing a preconstruction home from a builder is the prospect of rapid price appreciation if the local housing market allows the builder to raise...

Sites For Agents To Share With Prospects To Avoid Perceptions Of Steering by Blanche Evans Thanks to increased scrutiny into real estate agents' practices, particularly from fair housing groups convinced that neighborhood "steering" still goes on, Realtors may be understandably reluctant to offer even the most basic information about a neighborhood, including schools, to homebuyers.

Nailing Down Housing Costs by Broderick Perkins The federal agency charged with maintaining stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system can help you feel stable and confident about your home loan -- at the lowest possible cost.

"What would I do if I were selling my house?" Your home is usually your most valuable asset. Get tips for taking better care of it while also enjoying everything it has to offer, from repairs and maintenance projects to remodeling. Is it worth building an addition or an extra bathroom?

Disaster Preparedness-Organization is the key to preventing panic, particularlry in a time of crisis.