Oct 24, 2013 | By: Brian O’Connell The home mortgage market received some good news recently with reports that underwater mortgages have been drying up fast, putting the U.S. housing market on firmer, higher ground. According to CoreLogic, 2.5 million U.S. home properties in the second quarter of 2013 emerged from being in negative equity
Florida’s best beach destination is also the best place to watch a sunset, according to a poll by USA Today Travel. “Balmy Clearwater Beach, on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, took top honors, its wide expanse of beach and iconic pier no doubt playing a part in driving votes,” USA Today Travel reported. “But to prove
So you found a new place! It’s all wonderful and exciting until you start to think about how much stuff you have. 1. Pack an overnight bag containing all the essentials. Chances are, you’ll be too tired to unpack your things. You’ll want your essentials within easy access, including a change of clothes if you’re going back to
Although it’s always a good time to keep up your home maintenance, fall has become a popular time to make a special effort. Here are seven tips to keeping your home in top shape: Tip #1: Fall is an optimal time to check your gutters and downspouts to be sure they are clear of all
By: Kevin Wiatrowkski | June 4, 2013 Thanks in part to rising home sales, property values are up across Hillsborough County for the first time in five years, according to Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez. Preliminary numbers released Monday showed a 5.7 percent rise in total values for the city of Tampa, about 3 percent for
By Les Christie | July 25, 2013 If you want to buy a house in Nevada you better bring cash. In June, 58% of the sales in the state were made in all-cash, according to a report by RealtyTrac. 10 cities where cash rules In these metro areas, 40% or more of all home sales
Anmargaret Warner | Jul. 26, 2013 When you’re traveling, hospitable locals can make you feel welcome with a simple gesture like a home-cooked meal or some good advice. Apartment rental site Airbnb found the 10 most hospitable cities in the U.S. To compile this list, they looked at over a million user reviews, which evaluated hosts
WASHINGTON (AP)  | July 2, 2013 U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May from a year ago, the most in seven years. The increase suggests the housing recovery is strengthening. Real estate data provider CoreLogic said Tuesday that home prices rose from a year ago in 48 states. They fell only in Delaware and
Selling a home requires you to pay attention to how a property appears to buyers. Improving curb appeal, keeping the home tidy and making it look fresh and modern can attract more potential buyers and may result in a quick and easy home sale. There are several tasks homeowners may undertake to prepare their homes