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Up For Air: Big Decline In Underwater Mortgages

Oct 24, 2013 | By: Brian O’Connell The home mortgage market received some good news recently with reports that underwater mortgages have been drying up fast, putting the U.S. housing market on firmer, higher ground. According to CoreLogic, 2.5 million U.S. home properties in the second quarter of 2013 emerged from being in negative equity
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Clearwater Beach has Best Sunsets

Florida’s best beach destination is also the best place to watch a sunset, according to a poll by USA Today Travel. “Balmy Clearwater Beach, on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, took top honors, its wide expanse of beach and iconic pier no doubt playing a part in driving votes,” USA Today Travel reported. “But to prove

How to Transition Your Summer Patio to a Cozy Fall Retreat

Outdoor rooms have become very popular across the country. We’re looking to squeeze every last bit of living space and value out of our homes and there’s no reason that all of us can’t enjoy our back yards throughout the fall months even in colder climates. The bright palette of summer colors deepens to a

33 Moving Tips That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

So you found a new place! It’s all wonderful and exciting until you start to think about how much stuff you have. 1. Pack an overnight bag containing all the essentials. Chances are, you’ll be too tired to unpack your things. You’ll want your essentials within easy access, including a change of clothes if you’re going back to

Home Maintenance Must’s for Fall

Although it’s always a good time to keep up your home maintenance, fall has become a popular time to make a special effort. Here are seven tips to keeping your home in top shape: Tip #1: Fall is an optimal time to check your gutters and downspouts to be sure they are clear of all

Organize Your Home with Back to School Zones

By: Lisa Evans| THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 With kids back at school, backpacks, lunchboxes, homework assignments and letters from administrators are sure to leave your home looking a little worse for wear. Toronto professional organizer Tina Blazer, owner of Spot On Organizing, says organizing your home into zones can help ensure your kids’ school lives

Secrets for Buying Your First Home

Hillsborough Property Values Rise 5.4%

By: Kevin Wiatrowkski | June 4, 2013 Thanks in part to rising home sales, property values are up across Hillsborough County for the first time in five years, according to Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez. Preliminary numbers released Monday showed a 5.7 percent rise in total values for the city of Tampa, about 3 percent for

Housing Markets Where Cash is King

By Les Christie | July 25, 2013 If you want to buy a house in Nevada you better bring cash. In June, 58% of the sales in the state were made in all-cash, according to a report by RealtyTrac. 10 cities where cash rules In these metro areas, 40% or more of all home sales

The 10 Most Hospitable Cities in America

Anmargaret Warner | Jul. 26, 2013 When you’re traveling, hospitable locals can make you feel welcome with a simple gesture like a home-cooked meal or some good advice. Apartment rental site Airbnb found the 10 most hospitable cities in the U.S. To compile this list, they looked at over a million user reviews, which evaluated hosts