Many owners have made a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, whether it’s through local source or conservation. But Bank of America’s intent to build a 52-story “eco-building” in Times Square strongly suggests that green building is now seen by big business as more than...
Short sales have become the solution of choice for homeowners who can no longer afford to stay in their house. It allows them to sell their property for less than the principal balance while avoiding a foreclosure. Short sales have also helped buyers into...
One tool that doesn’t seem to be leaving the technology world anytime soon is Foursquare. Foursquare is a geo-local, mobile application that allows you to “check-in” at locations around your community. Once you check-in, your connections can see where you are, what places you frequent...
California SB 183, requiring all single family California homes and rental units to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, went into effect on July 1, 2011. Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in all homes by January 1, 2013. The presence/absence of carbon monoxide detectors...
Refinancing a home can seem like the perfect solution for homeowners when interest rates are low. Often times it is a great decision, but they are also several things to be aware of prior to making the decision. The following items are extremely important to...
Although there have been some significant shifts in real estate over the past several years, 72% of American renters still state that owning a home is among their top priorities. According to The National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2011 National House Pulse Survey, renters still...
In the past five years, an entirely new segment of marketing technologies have evolved in the real estate world. Some have faded as trends, while others seem to be here for the long run. Mobile marketing is definitely one that looks like it will be...
One commonly overlooked component involved with buying and owning a home is a home warranty plan, and although it may seem like a minuscule detail in the grand scheme of things, the warranty ultimately can save a homeowner a great deal of frustration and cost....
A decade ago, there wasn’t much talk about online marketing strategies. Real estate professionals were primarily focused on print marketing, farming strategies and referral business. Today, we know the landscape looks quite different and that the web has literally changed everything. Having an online presence is...
If you use your personal vehicle for business purposes, we’ve got some great news to share! The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that as of July 1 you will have the ability to deduct more for each mile driven for business purposes – a total...