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Even a small patio can have a fish pond

‘Only limits are your creativity’

Doors divide haves, have-nots

NEW YORK – One new Manhattan skyscraper will greet residents of pricey condos with a lobby in front, while renters of affordable apartments that got the developer government incentives must...

Tiny houses offer big potential in some areas

GARFIELD, Pa. – Tiny houses could play a big role in rebuilding the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh by filling some of the neighborhood’s hundreds of vacant lots and boosting homeownersh...

Right at home: Advice for living in small space

For many young people, a first apartment might be a cramped studio or just a bedroom in a shared living arrangement. Juggling that room’s living, dining and sleeping spaces requires creativi...

Consult with Homeowner’s Association

When considering a neighborhood, one should also consider their lifestyle. In the beginning a home search it is always important to discuss with your Realtor your lifestyle, hobbi...

Home price gains slow in June

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices increased at a slower pace in June – a cooldown that could continue for several more months. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price in...

Pop art packs fun home décor punch

Mid-century modern style is now firmly planted in the home décor landscape. And one of its elements, pop art, is cultivating a 21st century following. Eye-catching, graphic, ofte...

Home sales revolve around appraisals

When it comes to real estate, the appraisal is the linchpin around which all else revolves. Both buyers and sellers are in a holding pattern until the appraiser arrives at the property, look...

Homes market remains steady this summer

Sales flat, but prices show gains

Bank of America settlement may benefit few

WASHINGTON – Bank of America’s record $16.65 billion settlement for its role in selling shoddy mortgage bonds – $7 billion of it geared for consumer relief – offers a glint of hope for despe...

Understanding general terms of sales contract

This week we want to take the opportunity to review a few of the basic terms of Colorado real estate contracts. It is beneficial to have general knowledge of these agreements because most of...

Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July

The Commerce Department says new home sales fell 2.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 412,000. The report also revised up the June sales rate to 422,000 from 406,00...