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A lawsuit is being revived in federal court from a group of California home owners who allege that eight major homebuilders are responsible for the loss in value of their homes and for their neighborhood becoming less desirable....
A bill gaining momentum in the Senate seeks to help home owners who owe more on their house than it's currently worth....
Have you seen a strange looking bug outside your Phoenix area home? It could be earwigs. Earwigs in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, San Tan Valley and other areas are common so read on to learn how to identify these funny looking, but harmless bugs.
The CEO of luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. says that consumers may be taking longer to purchase a house, but once they do, "they still want all the bells and whistles."...
Are you looking to sell in the next 30 days? The next few months? Or even considering selling sometime this year? You may want to sit down with a professional Realtor and devise a plan. The market is changing and if you are holding out for the right time to buy or to get that extra money due to the market increases over the past year you may want to make sure that you are fully informed on what the market holds in the future of 2013.
Young Americans have it rough. In fact, nearly 70 percent of the public says it's more difficult for young adults today than their parents' generation in finding a job, buying a home, and saving for the future....
On September, 19, 2014, "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015," (Public Law 113-164) was signed by the President. The continuing resolution extends a current general provision regarding housing program eligibility.
Tips to Stage your home
Curb appeal. Is the lawn mowed? Are the weeds pulled? Are the bushes trimmed? Is the entry neat, clean and welcoming, with perhaps colorful pots of flowers by the front door? And don't forget to hide your garbage cans.
Foyer/Entry. When you stand at the front door, what do you see? Does any item of furniture or art stand out like a sore thumb? Do you get a sense of space or blockage?
Tips for how to pest control your home. No one likes pests crawling around their home so we want to tell you how to pest control your home as there are many simple things you can do to keep pests out of your house.
HOW TO BUY A GREAT HOME… The Easy Way!
How to Avoid the 10 Most Common Mistakes.
Buying a home can be an overwhelming experience. You may encounter a roller coaster of emotions while searching for the right house to call home. For most of us, a home purchase is the biggest investment we will ever make. The emotions associated with purchasing a home can often cloud your judgment. Don’t worry! It will all work out.
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs - on top of the purchase price - that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted financial nightmare on closing day if you're not informed and prepared.
Housing starts rose 1.5 percent in January, led by a surge in apartment construction....
It's a good time to buy. In fact, according to a nationwide housing index, a home buyer's purchasing power has never been better....
A man in Mesa believes a new law jeopardizes the safety and security of hundreds of communities across the state.
"This is a catastrophic disaster for (homeowners' associations)," said Dave Russell, the community manager for Circle Tree Condominiums in Mesa.
Senate Bill 1454 passed last month is considered a big win for homeowners against overbearing associations.
Summer is the busiest season for a move. People want to be in their new place before the next school year in most cases, and around here this can mean by the middle of July due to the school system calendars and start dates, summer usually means more people can help. Whether you are buying or renting moving can be time consuming, exhausting and stressful, no matter how happy you may be to go to a new location.
After posting a series of record lows, mortgage rates reversed course this week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey....
Just in time for the holidays: Mortgage rates reached new all-time lows this week....
After soaring last week by more than 20 percent, mortgage applications reversed course this week, dropping 5 percent for the week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports....
The days of flipping houses for big profits have all but vanished in many markets as more investors see bigger profits in rentals....
Where are Americans moving to? The latest migration survey shows an increase in households moving to the East Coast, and more Americans saying goodbye to Rust Belt states....