housing

Home of Second Chances: 'New Chapter Housing Initiative' is Starting a New Housing Program to Provide Ex-Offenders Homes and a Renewed Chance at Life

The New Chapter Housing Initiative in Roanoke has started their new program of providing low- rental homes to give second chances to ex- inmates.

'Arthur Winn' Real Estate Insight: Two Pennies Worth of Advice Coming From an Experienced Real Estate Developer

Arthur Winn, the founder and principal of WinnCompanies, share via entrepreneur his advice for future real estate investors and developers.

Au Revoir! 3 Tips That Will Help You to Legally Get Rid of Your Roommate

There are times in one's life that he or she wishes to have a roommate. There are too many good reasons why one needs a roomie. However, this advantage could be dispensed if the person you share your room with becomes annoying. When having a roommate becomes burden, it's time for the guy to hit the road--but you simply cannot kick the person out.

Home Ideas: Ways To Achieve a Classic Farmhouse Style

Home interior design is equally important when you buy your home, even when you do rehab or renovate your property. Sometimes it is very time consuming and stressful to make a decision on what to do with the interior of your new house.

New York City Real Estate: Actor 'Michael Shannon' Thinks it's ‘Idiotic’

Actor Michael Shannon cant help but say that New York City Real Estate is idiotic, this is in reference to the cost of buying a property. It is noted that the Hollywood actor lives part time in the city of NY.

Is Fall Season Considered to be the Best Time to Buy a Home in the US Market?

Buying a house and a property is also about good timing, aside from considering its location. There are times that it is just not the right moment to acquire real estate property, even if money is not the issue.

Top 10 Most Liveable Places in Canada

Canada is one of those countries that are mentioned in every survey about the "World's Most Liveable Cities" since 3 of the top 5 cities are obviously located in "The Great White North." Of course, these 3 cities have met the standards of said survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit.

Housing Prices Continue to Rise Leaving People Angry and Making Homes Impossible to Afford

Housing prices are still continuing to hike up making it harder for aspiring home owners to purchase their own property. As interest rates rise, so do home prices.

Top 10 Places That Are the Most Affordable to Live in

Anyone who likes to live in a place that is affordable, raise your hands up! The word cheap is relative to many people. But these days, cheaper real estate properties, as well as cost of living, are what most people are after.

California Housing Prices Has Finally Cooled Off Now That Summer's Over

The California Association of Realtors says that housing prices has cooled off after the prices have remained at its peak all throughout the summer. The home prices fell across the state of California including San Joaquin Valley.

Real Estate News: Mortgage Rate Update

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current borrowers rate at 3.75 percent, up one basis point from last week.

Teranet National Bank Canadian House Price Index Rises 5.4% in August Due to Hot Market

Teranet National Bank Canadian House Price Index has gone up by 5.4% in August. The home price increase is due to the hot market in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton.

How To Know If Your Housing Market is Under or Overvalued?

Housing has lawful and acceptable values in the real estate market. But these days, it usually goes overvalued rather than undervalued.

The Cabrini Residents and Chicago Housing Authority Lawsuit Has Ended with an Agreement

Chicago Housing Authority and a tenant organization representing Cabrini-Green low-income residents filed an agreement last week that will allow hundreds of public housing units to be built on the Near North Side and will development projects available to use throughout the entire area.

Top 5 Financial Reasons Why People Need To Buy A Home

Buying a house should not just remain a dream. Individuals have to make that dream happen. Buying a house should not remain a dream. Individuals have to make that dream happen.

Things To Pay Attention To So That You Wont Fall For Real Estate Scams

Sometimes the real estate scams are subtle. Before you know it, you have already fallen into a fraudulent real estate scheme or transaction.

Real Property Tax: A Significant Expense For Home Owners; Substantial Increases Expected By Landlords In 2016

End of September is either marked or unmarked in the calendars of homeowners. This is the date set to pay real estate taxes. And it is noted that there will be an increase effective in 2016.

Portland Realtors Unwelcome Redecoration in its Local Real Estate Signs; ‘No Californians’ Stickers Stuck On It

Some Portland realtors may have seen some unwelcome redecoration in its local real estate signs. A "No Californians" stickers are stuck on the for sale sign by some locals as a sort of protest to Californians who migrate to Portland

Brazil Real Estate News: Poor Economy In August Puts House Prices Lower

Brazil's Real Estate is not in good shape as house prices have gone lower in August. This condition is directly affected by its poor economy.

'Vancouver' Real Estate Sees Hot August As House Prices Up 17% From 2014

Real Estate market in Vancouver sets the alarm as house sales has become higher through the summer. The prices have increased by 17% as the demand of single detached homes also increased.

Troubled Properties In Roosevelt Neighborhood Torn Down; City Of Seattle Will Build Affordable Housing In The Area

The troubled properties in Roosevelt neighborhood have been torn down on Tuesday. The area will be transformed into an affordable housing project including public areas.
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