11 most popular home improvements

When it comes to certain interior features, many home buyers are willing to spend thousands of dollars above the price of the home to have them included.

http://bit.ly/12JHoVB

Sorry, Siri! Google Now, another smart assistant, is invading iOS

Google Now was first introduced as part of Android 4.1 — better known as Jelly Bean — during last year's Google I/O developer's conference. 

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/18au2VN

Gratitude Practice: 25 Things You're Feeling Thankful For

Today, we're sending a little reminder out into the world to be grateful. 

 

 

http://bit.ly/16cYQWF

Pending home sales rise in March: NAR

Economists polled by Reuters had expected signed contracts, which become sales after a month or two, to rise 1.0 percent after a previously reported 0.4 percent slip in February.

http://bit.ly/12Jsqz7

Home Prices to Rise 10% This Year

Home prices will likely climb 10 percent in 2013 and 8 percent in 2014, according to Barclays analyst Stephen Kim, who recently upgraded his view of the housing market from neutral to positive.

 

 

http://bit.ly/Z0xRGt

4 tips to protect your Social Security number Read more: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/smart-spending/tips-protect-your-social-security-number-1.aspx#ixzz2RUmvvSn6 Follow us: @Bankrate on Twitter | Bankrate on Facebook

Protect your Social Security number. Read these great tips on how to. 

http://bit.ly/ZvYlUF

How One Woman Created a Zero-Waste Home

Was there something you read or saw that you modeled your Zero Waste Home after?

Read More

http://bit.ly/15H9CV7

New home sales rise; housing recovery on track

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose in March, indicating the housing market recovery remains on track.

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/17gv8xX

Top 10 Things That Devalue Your House

As an astute homeowner, your job is to consider both what you can do to improve your home's value, as well as what you may (inadvertently or otherwise) be doing to decrease it. 

9 Gorgeous Beach Houses That Have Us Dreaming Of Summer

We may not be ready to spend $24 million on a summer house, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about spending the summer as guests at gracious friends' and family members' beac...

http://bit.ly/11EXahG

Supply of homes starts to catch up with sales

The supply of newly listed homes for sale is starting to show signs of keeping pace with buyer activity in some of the nation's hottest real estate markets, new data sugges

http://bit.ly/11EWNDy

Former Homeowners Get a Second Chance, as FHA Helps

More than 1 million people are now eligible for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration, which considers applicants three years after a foreclosure or short sale.

 

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-11/former-homeowners-get-a-second-chance-as-fha-helps

http://bit.ly/ZFBctx

Great Pictures of The Comfort Dogs In Boston

Meet Maggie, Addie, Luther, Ruthie, and Isaiah — the five golden retrievers trying to help Bostonians recover after the marathon bombings.

http://bit.ly/ZEwQ5W

How Does The Economy Affect the Furniture Industry?

Does the economy affect the furniture industry?

“The economy absolutely affects the industry, as furniture is a discretionary item” says Leslie Carothers of The Kaleidoscope Partnership…, a social media and marketing company focusing on the furniture industry. “When the economy is good people are definitely more willing to invest in furniture as well as better quality furniture as they

The 15-point checklist before starting a bathroom renovation

Your only 15 points away from having the bathroom you've always dreamed of. 

http://bit.ly/ZEvxnF

What Are the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates?

Everyone wants that lowest advertised mortgage rate. They often get upset when they don’t. Not realizing that there are several factors that impact mortgage rates and a change with any of those factors can impact what rates they qualify forr

Read More

http://blog.homes.com/category/real-estate-market-2/

http://bit.ly/ZCFRMT

Own a home? Take advantage of rising home equity

Are you a homeowner? Or not planning to sell your home anytime soon? 

http://bit.ly/12kjh0G

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Decline for Third Consecutive Week

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered between 3.41 and 3.32 percent for the majority of the week, dropping to the current rate this morning.

http://bit.ly/12khZT8

Own a home? Take advantage of rising home equity

Let rising home prices give you the confidence to start fixing things up again.

Buy tickets to the best concerts of the summer at

Get the lastest 411 on the upcoming concerts at Hudson Gardens, Denver Colorado..

13 Things You're Better Off Buying Used

View these great tips on what can be bought used to save a little cash in your pocket.

Read More 

http://bit.ly/Zf2fj2

Are Big Banks Fighting for Your Mortgage?

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC  ) and JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM  ) are the two biggest players in the mortgage origination business. This Friday, both megabanks will report earnings and hold conference calls

Have a kid-friendly move

Moving can be stressful for any adult. But what about your kids? What effects does it have on them? 

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/Zlj205

The home bidding wars are back!

 

The bidding wars are back. Seemingly overnight, many of the nation's major housing markets have gone from stagnant to sizzling, with for-sale listings drawing offers from a large number of house hunters.

Taking the "LEED" in Green Buildings

As Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green;” especially in the construction of ‘green’ buildings.

Read More

http://bit.ly/Y8orrS

Living near a winning baseball team: higher home prices?

Will your major league baseball team make the cut? Find out if Real Estate prices go up if you live near a winning stadium. 

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/Y8nhwD

Tech-savvy agents have an edge in seller's market

Are you Tech Savvy??  

 

Congratulations Daisy on your new listing!!

Congratulations Daisy on your new listing! 

Here's What's Happening in April 2013

IT'S HOME & GARDEN TIME!  Take advantage of all the great tips and idea's this event provides.  

7 industries that prey on our weaknesses

Think about your gym, which you visit so infrequently you’re practically making a charity donation to Bally Total Fitness. Or the diet cleanse you spent $100 on ... when you could have paid $30 in healthy groceries that would have also done the trick.

http://bit.ly/103NT4C

Denver among best places for young adults

Interesting and worth the read!  

 

3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands

This article has great advise and it's worth the read.  

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/13OQ4Oo

Fannie Mae sees housing upturn as 'intact'

Despite some bumps in the road, the housing upturn is "intact" and rising home prices are expected to boost. 

Construction starts on Denver Trader Joe's

Finally Trader Joe's is coming to Denver.  I'm excited! What do you guy's think? 

Five Ways Investing in Real Estate Can Save You Money

If you thinking about investing, this article is a must read. 

According to Brad Hettich, President and CEO of Commercial Lending X, there are several ways to save money fast, but chief among them is investing in real estate.

 

 

Read More

http://bit.ly/11cqA9Z