Real Estate News

How to Handle Long-Distance House Hunting Like a Champ

Searching for a house locally is not without its difficulties. Add hundreds or even thousands of miles to the equation, and it becomes infinitely more complicated. Though long-distance house hunting has its unique challenges, it’s not impossible. In fact, with the right agent and the convenience of modern technology, it’s never been easier to buy a

Airbnb cashes in on Super Bowl LI

Super Bowl LI is coming in in just a few short weeks, and, despite the sudden drop in ticket sale prices after the Dallas Cowboys lost, tickets are still going at a minimum of $3,349 for the game. While many can agree that there’s really no point in seeing the Super Bowl now that the

Higher mortgage rates will hit hardest in these 5 counties

Mortgage rates, while down over the past two weeks, have trended higher since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. In December, the Federal Reserve made its first and last interest rate hike for 2016, but left the industry with the notion that three more could be on the way for 2017.  For some, the rise in interest rates means higher profits for

How to Measure Your Home’s Square Footage

Like most aspects of owning or purchasing a house, measuring the square footage of a home is complicated. There’s no established standard for measuring a residential property, and everyone seems to measure square footage differently. But if you get it wrong, it can affect your home’s value. There’s no need to be nervous about calculating

How to Measure Your Home’s Square Footage

Like most aspects of owning or purchasing a house, measuring the square footage of a home is complicated. There’s no established standard for measuring a residential property, and everyone seems to measure square footage differently. But if you get it wrong, it can affect your home’s value. There’s no need to be nervous about calculating

How to Measure Your Home’s Square Footage

Like most aspects of owning or purchasing a house, measuring the square footage of a home is complicated. There’s no established standard for measuring a residential property, and everyone seems to measure square footage differently. But if you get it wrong, it can affect your home’s value. There’s no need to be nervous about calculating

3 Fresh Home Design Looks for the New Year

2016 was a great year for interior design. So many trends were influenced by new innovations and technology; beautiful colors took new form; unique silhouettes filled every room of the home; and textures and fabrics breathed life into otherwise traditional furnishings. But it’s a new year, and time for new looks. Here’s a peek at three current trends that will have the interior

3 Fresh Home Design Looks for the New Year

2016 was a great year for interior design. So many trends were influenced by new innovations and technology; beautiful colors took new form; unique silhouettes filled every room of the home; and textures and fabrics breathed life into otherwise traditional furnishings. But it’s a new year, and time for new looks. Here’s a peek at three current trends that will have the interior

Renters Insurance Required: A Win-Win for Apartment Owners and Tenants

By Barry Bridges  In years past, an apartment-hunter might have been able to find a place with little more than the first and last month’s rent and a handshake. But today, the conditions for signing a lease might include anything from a criminal background check to a pet interview. Times have changed, and the changes

Renters Insurance Required: A Win-Win for Apartment Owners and Tenants

By Barry Bridges  In years past, an apartment-hunter might have been able to find a place with little more than the first and last month’s rent and a handshake. But today, the conditions for signing a lease might include anything from a criminal background check to a pet interview. Times have changed, and the changes