Tenants of foreclosed homes often unsure of options


A place where family values are big

Keeping the business in the family is encouraged at Windermere Real Estate. Not surprising, since it grew out of one itself. John Jacobi founded Windermere…


‘Virtual staging’ is raising real concerns

Virtual staging can make nightmare look like a dream house


What’s next for housing finance in a world without Fannie and Freddie?


Portland condos, apartments may be first market uptick

Statistics released recently by the local real-estate industry indicate Portland’s apartment and condominium market may be the first sector in the metro area to turn around.


FHA to begin Short Refinance program Sept. 7


Mortgage professionals asked to predict future for rates


Families make real estate their business

There are advantages, but also special challenges when families work together in the real-estate industry. And some of the partnerships become very successful.


Robert de Heer, author of ‘Realty Bluebook,’ dead at 87

Robert W. de Heer, a real-estate pioneer and author of the “Realty Bluebook,” died July 1 in his San Rafael, Calif., home, according to family members.


Neighborhood of the week: Silver Creek in Pierce County

A large planned community now stands where not too long ago were only farms and woods.