September 24, 2013
An addictive easy way to shop for homes
In addition to square footage and the condition of the roof, it’s important to consider who your neighbors will be when buying a home. Investigate them via online searches, public records, and even social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Bad neighbors can ruin a great house, so be on the lookout for these 17 types of terrible neighbors. 1. A...
Every year millions of garden gnomes are made, but many don’t find homes. If you’re a new home buyer struggling with the decision of whether to adopt a gnome for your yard or garden, here’s a collection of wonderful, lovable gnomes that might be a great match. Combat Garden Gnomes More than merely providing kitschy ornamentation, Gnomes are believed to...
The popularity of the Harlem Shake has come to screeching halt, killed by overexposure for which the real estate industry is only partly to blame. This latest viral dance video craze enjoyed some great moments, including performances by the University of Georgia men’s swim and dive team, indie pop duo Matt & Kim, as well as the Norwegian army and hundreds more....
Everyone agrees the economy will falter if we go off the fiscal cliff, but how will the tax increases and spending cuts it will trigger impact the housing market? Reduced housing demand and construction: Most experts predict the combination of tax increases and spending cuts will push the economy back into recession. This means both new construction and demand for existing housing will...
The holiday season isn’t traditionally a popular time to shop for houses, but it can be a great time to find a home, especially if you don’t like shopping in a crowd. While there are fewer homes on the market to choose from, there are still a lot of compelling reasons to add house hunting to a busy holiday schedule....