Archive for August, 2009
After the Fire Comes the Adjuster
In July, when fire tore through the Northwest mansion belonging to local activist and arts patron Peggy Cooper Cafritz, it set off what is likely to be a long journey toward rebuilding. Facing total loss, Cafritz hired a public insurance adjuster to estimate the dollar amount and help prepare her…
Before Painting a Door, Try Removing the Hardware
Q DEAR TIM: I have to paint a door. The last time I tried to do this, it turned into a disaster. Paint ended up all over the hardware, no matter how careful I was. Can you coach me on how to paint a door like a professional? It can’t be that hard — or [...]
Home prices post first quarterly rise in 3 years
A closely watched index shows home prices posted their first quarterly increase in three years, signaling the housing market has turned a corner.
On the Market: Homes in the Valley for about $700,000
1102 Olmsted Drive, Glendale 91202
The Post and Courier – Charleston Post Courier
The Post and CourierCharleston Post Courier“We have a lot of FSBOs (For Sale By Owner), too.” “I thought it would be a good exposure for this,” says Charles Sullivan, partner-broker with Carriage …
Homebuyer tax credit ends soon
Use any metaphor you want: the ticking clock, sands running through the hourglass or pages falling away from the calendar.
NAR Launches Short Sales Certification Program
Nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures, according to National Association of REALTORS data.
The Preservation Equation
Yes, you can put a satellite dish on a single-family home in a historic district, at least sometimes.
Financial crisis cripples new affordable housing
For thousands of low-income renters nationwide — but especially in rural towns and small cities — the recession is hitting home in an unexpected way.
Mortgage rates, still near historic lows, tick up
Rates for 30-year home loans edged up this week, but remain close to record lows reached over the spring.