Technology companies have brought much wealth to San Francisco, with its expensive historical Victorian homes. But that wealth has also made its housing too expensive for the police officers, teachers…
New home sales dropped in the West in October, although they jumped 135.5 percent in the Northeast.Steve Helber/Associated Press file photo The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales climbed…
Some consumers who haven’t yet been able to save the money for a downpayment may be tempted to raid their retirement accounts for the cash. Indeed, first-time home buyers have…
In recent months, tenants in two of Durango’s major mobile home parks have had to consider the idea. Island Cove Park was placed on the market with a $6.75 million…
Apartment construction fell in October, although economists say the jump in people moving into apartments could lead to further construction in the months ahead.John Raoux/Associated Press file photo Housing starts…
Rental price increases may be slowing down in much of the country, according to real estate website Zillow. Zillow reported that rental prices rose at a slower pace in October.David…
There are generally two categories of mortgage insurance: government-sponsored programs and private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Generally, all government programs require mortgage insurance, regardless of the size of the down…
Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard University rents out tiny houses for $99 a night. The company, Getaway, has…
A builder works on the roof of a new home under construction in Wilmette, Ill.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file photo The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index…
‘We are not planning to redevelop it’
Some brokers think the spill may be at least part of the puzzle
First-time buyers account for less than a third of the 5 million homes sold so far in the United States. First-timers have typically accounted for more than 40 percent of…
“I was looking for less to clean,” Laura Baird said. “Less upkeep, less impact on the environment, less electricity, less use of resources.” Living with less is the philosophy behind…
Media cabinets with slatted doors, such as this Marin 58-Inch Media Console, offer space to conceal all your remote controls and other electronics without interfering with your television’s remote signals.Lindsey…
Foregoing full-service brokers can equal savings for the right customers
Election experts expect San Franciscans to be back at the polling stations next year to once again have to decide on several issues that will determine the city’s future housing…
Construction work continues on a building in New York. The Commerce Department said Monday that construction spending 0.6 percent pushed up by a surge in apartment building.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press file…
The Animas River flows through Durango in August carrying a toxic sludge of minerals that spilled from the Gold King Mine near Silverton. A local real estate broker says a…
Significant snowfall could affect sales
Home values and rental prices are steadily rising, fueled by strong demand and a tight supply of available properties, a pair of reports last week showed. The solid demand drove…
Buying a home might be a good move for baby boomers with high incomes because of the mortgage tax deductions. But boomers should consider what other ways they could be…
Potential developers show interest in high-density residential use
A “sold” sign is posted outside a Harbor Beach neighborhood home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Home prices were up 5.1 percent in August, according to Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index of…
A sold sign is posted in front of a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va. Sales of new homes plunged sharply in September to the slowest pace in 10…
An investor considering income property either buys primarily for cash flow or appreciation, although, all investments have elements of both. If the home will also be used by the owner…
New book offers tips on using artisanal tile in home designs
First-time black homeowners saw their wealth decrease by nearly half between 2005 and 2007 – a time of red-hot appreciation for most homeowners, Johns Hopkins University researchers found in a…
