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Louisville, Kentucky Real Estate Market Set Its Own Trend, Expected To Perform Better in 2016

Louisville, Kentucky real estate market is promising, except for the dark hole that is affordable housing.

Real Estate Tips: Renovations That Decrease Your Home Value

While it is true that renovation can bump up home value, there are certain improvements that create the adverse effect. Moves such as removing a bedroom, tearing down a closet, repurposing garage space and putting up more wallpapers than necessary can all lower down the value of a home.

Offshore Real Estate: Why Is The Caribbean The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate For Retirees?

A lot of seniors are hesitant to make an offshore investment in the Caribbean because they believe that real estate value in the islands are beyond their financial capacity. That is not exactly true. There are actually fabulous island locales that are affordable for retirees.

Quicken Loans: 'Planning To Invest In A Home? Buy Now'

People who are planning to buy a house or refinance an existing real estate loan only have a three- to six-month window before mortgage rates increase. A day after the Federal Reserve announced that they are increasing their interest rates, Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson encouraged prospective homeowners to make a move before it is already too late.

US Rental Market Dilemma: Why You Can't Afford Rent Even If You Make A Decent Salary

Recent studies show that apartment developers have largely been catering to wealthy renters. As a result, the average asking rent dramatically increased, outpricing low and middle-income renters.

Real Estate Tips: What Are The Disadvantages Of Sharing Your Home With A Roommate?

As rents in many major real estate markets like San Francisco and Los Angeles soar, taking on a roommate to help pay the bills has become a trend. While having a roommate may make things easier financially, there are also disadvantages in having one.

Real Estate Predictions: Mortgage Rate Hike Forecasted To Favor Investors In Denver Property Market

Last December 16, the Federal Reserve announced an increase in their interest rates. The said hike is generally expected to raise mortgage costs but experts are assuring prospective homeowners in Denver not to worry. The upcoming months may be a great time to put their money into a home as they are predicting that the Fed hike will possibly bring the real estate market's supply and demand more into balance and that it could work in favor of investors.

Charlotte Is Forecasted to See Rising Demand and Rising Rent in Commercial Real Estate Sector

Charlotte may see growth in real estate but this could mean costlier rent The real estate sector in Charlotte is expected to see progress in the coming year.

US Commercial Real Estate Industry Calling for Some Changes in Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act

Key players in the commercial real estate industry of the United States have been reportedly trying to convince the lawmakers to make some amendments on the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980.

Real Estate Home Tips: Top 5 Winter Home Maintenance That You Must Do

While everyone prepares for the biggest holiday of the year, home maintenance should come on top of the list of preparation. This is particularly when winter season kicks in already.

Finding a Home As Important As Closing The Real Estate Purchase

This is how you prepare in closing your dream house purchase The closing is the final process in buying a home, or any real estate purchase. Normally, everything goes wrong but there is still this chance, no matter how small, that something may go wrong.

California Real Estate News: Pending Home Sales Declined in November

The pending home sales in California has decreased 11.4 percent from 113.4 in October to 100.4 in November, based on the signed contracts, due to seasonal factors and delayed escrow closings caused by the new loan disclosure rules.

Real Estate News: Existing-Home Sales Down 10.5 Percent in November, NAR Says

The total existing-home sales in November has dropped by 10.5 percent--the slowest pace in 19 months.

Real Estate Obituary: Glen Nelson, Matrix Realty Group CEO, Dies in Car Accident

According to reports, Glen Nelson, chairman and CEO of Matrix Realty Group, died after crashing into a utility pole in Long Island.

Real Estate Tips: Signs You Hired A Bad Real Estate Agent

In every real estate transaction, the agent involved plays a great role. Their performance can make or break a deal. A good one will take charge and sell your property as quickly as possible. However, not all real estate agents are created the same. There are bad eggs in the industry that you need to look out for. Here are signs indicating you should change your agent as soon as possible.

Global Real Estate Investors Favor Melbourne And Sydney -- Survey

2016 is going to be a good year for the real estate industry in Melbourne and Sydney. A recent industry survey showed that the real estate market in both Australian cities are highly favored by property investors from all over the world.

Real Estate Deals: December is the Best Month for the Realty Business

December is a busy month for real estate transactions where contract signings are seen to jump about 10 percent on average, with buyers and sellers taking advantage of lower price and tax incentives. The holiday season which usually makes up Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day – sees fewer deals at $1 million and higher, compared to the peak months of May and June.

The Perks Of Being A Real Estate Broker

Tired of mundane office hours kind of job? You might want to earn big time while you are your own boss! See if being a Real Estate Broker is right for you!

Real Estate News: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Pointed out the Risk of Curbing Foreign Real Estate Investment

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is indeed a game changer in the Canadian government. Aside from voicing out and practicing equality as noticed in his cabinet, he is also into the proper assessment of Canadian real estate market.

Fed Hike Saves New York Real Estate

Last week, the Federal Reserve did something it hadn't done in nine and a half years. After keeping its rates as close as possible to zero, Washington announced that they are increasing their interest rates.

Boston Real Estate Acquisition: Gencom Partners with Gemstone Hotels and Resorts for the Acquisition of Ames Boston Hotel

Gencom, a leading hospitality and residential-mixed use real estate investment and development firm in North America, has announced its partnership with Gemstone Hotels and Resorts for the acquisition of the 114-room Ames Boston Hotel in the heart of downtown Boston.