Renting right now? And you've decided it’s time to purchase your own home and leave the world of renting behind. If you've always rented or it has been quite some time since you have owned a home. There a quite a few changes as you become a homeowner. Renting to Buying a home 5 Things ... » Learn More about Renting to Buying a home 5 Things to Know
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Is your area crawling with criminals? New index informs you
A new index shows the local level of registered criminals, which normally reflects only registered sex offenders, but might also include other types of criminals as well. RealtyTrac, which has created the index, plans to integrate it into Home Disclosure and Homefacts.com. Zip codes with high ... » Learn More about Is your area crawling with criminals? New index informs you
FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) and the National Association of Realtors issued an alert Friday to consumers, advising them that they could be the next victim of a mortgage closing cost phishing scheme. Hackers pose as agents or title companies to steal mortgage funds. Purchasing a property is ... » Learn More about FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy
Do you love whipped cream? Do you hate folding clothes? Do you dream longingly of that special day when you’d be able to “print” a pancake that looks exactly like your kid’s cute little face? If you answered yes to at least one or all of these questions then you need to check out the latest and most ... » Learn More about Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy
Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket
Just as more first-time home buyers are entering into home ownership, lower-priced homes are increasingly hard to come by in many housing markets. The number of inventory homes for-sale below $100,000 plunged 8.6 percent in January compared to a year earlier. On the other hand, luxury home buyers ... » Learn More about Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket