Today's News

Updated: September 9, 2010

Hardwoods Versus Carpet
New homes, fixer-uppers, and remodels are faced with that all important question. What flooring should be installed? Will it be carpet, with its warm, inviting, and oh-so comfortable nature. Or will it be hardwoods, with their time-honored tradition and durability? FULL STORY->

Most Neighbors Still Connect the Old Fashioned Way
Internet tools are gaining ground, but face-to-face encounters and phone calls continue to rule as the most common methods of interaction in the neighborhood. FULL STORY->

Fall Decorating Tips
The classic earthy colors associated with Fall decorations are an homage to Mother Nature herself. The burnt oranges, browns, and golden wheats are the colors we witness first-hand as the seasons change. FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert
The board is thinking about circulating a survey to evaluate the manager company’s effectiveness. Any suggestions? Can we publish the complete list of what each HOA employee makes or is this a breach of privacy? FULL STORY->

California Realtors to Pay Political Assessment
When the 2011 dues billing cycle comes around a few months from now, members of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) will see a new assessment of $49 in addition to their regular dues. FULL STORY->

Real Estate's Latest Numbers
In this edition, we bring you some of the latest figures from across the nation, and show them just what they mean for you: the investor, the buyer, the seller, and the real estate professional. FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert
The board is thinking about circulating a survey to evaluate the manager company’s effectiveness. Any suggestions? Can we publish the complete list of what each HOA employee makes or is this a breach of privacy? FULL STORY->

Fall Decorating Tips
The classic earthy colors associated with Fall decorations are an homage to Mother Nature herself. The burnt oranges, browns, and golden wheats are the colors we witness first-hand as the seasons change. FULL STORY->

From "Double Dip" to Double Opportunity
As warnings of "double-dip" economic downturn reverberate through the media, the more significant threat to property owners—and wanna-be owners—may be overlooked. PJ Wade encourages owners and buyers to avoid creating their own personal financial "double dip." FULL STORY->

California Realtors to Pay Political Assessment
When the 2011 dues billing cycle comes around a few months from now, members of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) will see a new assessment of $49 in addition to their regular dues. FULL STORY->

Real Estate's Latest Numbers
In this edition, we bring you some of the latest figures from across the nation, and show them just what they mean for you: the investor, the buyer, the seller, and the real estate professional. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Consumer Confidence
After a few weeks in August where the economic and housing outlooks have been a little sobering - even grim - the numbers at the beginning of September are looking increasingly positive. FULL STORY->

Agencies Warn of Oil Spill Scams
Scam artists follow the headlines, and with one as big as the Gulf oil disaster, you can bet they are making the rounds. FULL STORY->

Modest Inflation Expectations Allow Mortgage Rates to Once Again Set New Record Lows
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), and for yet another week, fixed-rate mortgages reached record lows, as did the 5-year adjustable rate in this survey. FULL STORY->

The Law of Difficulty
The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it. FULL STORY->

Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale
The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up. On the other hand, a crawlspace can become a refuge for unwanted creatures, fungus, and termites. FULL STORY->

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