5 Reasons Housing Will Continue to Improve

By Brian O'Connell Wall Street was abuzz over Home Depot on Monday as the stock climbed to a 52-week high on a strong earnings report stemming from a burgeoning housing market. "In the first quarter, we saw less favorable weather compared to last year, but we continue to see benefit from a recovering housing market that ... Continue Reading »

Kat Von D Lists Her Gothic Home in Los Angeles (House of the Day)

By Cristin Zweig Kat Von D, the most famous tatted up chick in America, is selling her gothic home in Los Angeles for $2.5 million. Kat Von D is known as much for her work as a tattoo artist and appearance on the reality show "LA Ink" as she is for her train wreck of a relationship with Sandra Bullock's philandering ... Continue Reading »

Defuse the Situation Before Landlord-Tenant Disputes Get Ugly

Landlord-tenant disputes happen with some regularity, but they can usually be tamed quickly and amicably. A little communication goes a long way, just like in any kind of relationship. The last thing you want to do is let a disagreement spin out of control. If you don't try to diffuse the situation early on, things can ... Continue Reading »

Lawsuit Forces NY State to Give Mentally Disabled Couple a Home

By Kevin Dolak A newly married, mentally disabled couple's dream of living together -- up until now beset by legal troubles and care facilities that refused their wishes -- is about to come true. New York state is providing them with a home of their own. Paul Forziano, 30, and Hava Samuels, 36, (both pictured above) ... Continue Reading »

Homes Selling as Fast as They Did During Housing Boom

By Diana Olick Strong demand and still limited supply mean homes are now selling nearly three times as fast as they normally would. The average number of days a listing stayed on the market in April was 46, down from 62 in March and down from the normal pace of 90-120 days, according to the National Association of ... Continue Reading »

New Home Sales Up 2.3% in April as Median Price Hits Record High

WASHINGTON -- Sales of new homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering. New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 in April, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That ... Continue Reading »

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi's New Mansion (House of the Day)

By Erika Riggs Ellen DeGeneres is well-known for her sticky trigger finger when it comes to real estate. The comedian and daytime television host goes through properties the way others go through designer shoes -- listing or buying a new property nearly every year. So it's no surprise to hear a report from TMZ that ... Continue Reading »

Why Real Estate Investors Have the Edge in Housing Market

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Your Perfect Apartment Might Not Be in Your Favorite Neighborhood

Anyone who has been apartment hunting lately knows that just as the prices have changed, so have the rules. And in the country's most competitive markets, the process can be a blood sport. No matter where you want to hang your hat, experts advise being realistic about expectations and budget. There's nothing worse than ... Continue Reading »

8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR

By Scott Sheldon Securing a mortgage today requires careful consideration of all the figures associated with the transaction. The biggest figures that most homebuyers pay attention to include loan amount, interest rate, closing costs and the one most benign to consumers, the annual percentage rate (APR for short), ... Continue Reading »

China's Real Estate Market: A Bubble About To Burst?

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Drew Barrymore Lists Montecito Home for $7.5 Million (House of the Day)

By Erika Riggs Although she walked down the aisle in the backyard, Drew Barrymore's home near Santa Barbara doesn't seem to have too much of a hold on her. The actress has listed the Montecito, Calif., home for $7.5 million just a year after getting married, according to property records and The Real Estalker blog. ... Continue Reading »

Renter's Rules

Whether you're a new renter or previous homeowner looking to rent again, navigating the process of finding an apartment can be difficult. We're here to give you everything you need to know about renting and make your search for an apartment a little easier.
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