Will Shadow Inventory Come to Light in 2013?
(MCT)—It's called “shadow inventory,” and it could halt or reverse a recovering housing market. That's why the phrase, which describes...
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Living Smart: The Time Is Right for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
(MCT)—If you’re thinking about replacing your windows this year with more energy efficient options, Washington just upped the incentive to...
How the Recession Has Changed Retirement Planning
The economy may be recovering, but some of the changes wrought by the Great Recession may be long-lasting. Anyone planning...
Nation’s Leading Brokers Vie for Top Ranking
As the real estate market quickens its pace toward recovery, brokerage firms from around the country are reporting increasingly positive...
Federal Agencies Working to Make Homes Healthier
Several federal agencies recently unveiled Advancing Healthy Housing – A Strategy for Action. White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)...
On the Money: Don’t Forget these Tax Deductions
(MCT)—The number of deductions you can take on your 2012 tax filing might surprise you. But many tax filers may...
Housing Recovery Progresses as Short Term Momentum Stalls
Clear Capital, a premium provider of data, collateral risk assessment, and real estate asset valuation and analytics, recently released its...
Housing Recovery Is Real but Risks Remain
The U.S. housing recovery is real and underway. The end-of-year numbers are in for the primary housing measures. Existing home...
Do Your Part: Think Outside the (Chocolate) Box on Valentine’s Day
(MCT)—Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about love, thoughtfulness, and maybe a few decadent treats. But did you know...
Don’t Let Winter Pinch Your Wallet: How to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
By now, homeowners around the country have begrudgingly made that often pricey decision to turn on the furnace and crank...
4 Tips for Adapting to Generational Shifts in the Housing Market
With fewer affordable single-family homes available, more buyers are looking for homes that can accommodate multiple generations. Read more.
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