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It has been the norm that the summer months are the slow time for real estate, but not this year! "It's a phenomenal time to be a seller," says broker, Tavia Trepte from Citi Habitats. This is a great time for selling "starter apartments". "Starter apartments" are one bedroom apartments or studio ro [Read More]

Many people go on vacation during the summer months and rent out there house while they are gone. Some rent it out for individual months and some rent it out for the entire summer. If you are planning on renting your house out for the month of August, it's time to give your house a good cleaning and [Read More]

Escrow by definition is: "A financial instrument held by a third party on behalf of the other two parties in a transaction. The funds are held by the escrow service until it receives the appropriate written or oral instructions or until obligations have been fulfilled."Escrow explained without the h [Read More]

Freddie Mac was established in 1970 by Congress to provide some sort of stability and affordability to the Real Estate market. Today, Freddie Mac is doing just that, by making home ownership possible to one in every four potential home buyers. Freddie Mac is also one of the largest sources of financ [Read More]

Moving to a new home can be a stressful time for family members, including your pets. Relocation can affect their routine, which can effect their well being. Fido experiences stress just like you do and can be sensitive to change, but there are a few things that you can do that will help make the tr [Read More]

Selling your home can be a tough decision. If you have lived in your home for some time, there can be some emotional ties to your home. This is where your children have grown up, where you got married or where you found your career. Your thoughts can go back and forth with this decision. Making the [Read More]

Looking for Real Estate outside of the U.S. but you don't know where to start. It's a process that can be quite different than purchasing real estate inside the US, that's for sure. But don't let the process scare you, there are some pretty amazing deals abroad. The best place to start would be to f [Read More]

So, you are ready to purchase your very first home! This transition can be exciting and overwhelming. It is important to educate yourself and be prepared for the changes in the months to come, this will help alleviate any stress along the way.Here are few tips to get you started:1. Finding the Right [Read More]

LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Developed by the United States Green BuildingCouncil (USGBC), it is a completely voluntary program set up to certify the construction and operation ofbuildings in both residential and commercial areas to be environmentally friendl [Read More]

There are many reasons to become a landlord. Maybe you have changed jobs, maybe you are having difficulty in selling your home or maybe one of your elderly parents has moved into a facility and you're not sure what to do with their house. Whatever the reason, here you are looking for a tenant. The t [Read More]